Review:
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
overall review score: 4.5
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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are a type of fuel cell that uses a solid oxide electrolyte to produce electricity from the electrochemical oxidation of a fuel.
Key Features
- High operating temperature (800-1000°C)
- Efficiency in converting fuel to electricity
- Low emissions and environmental impact
- Versatile in terms of fuel sources
Pros
- High efficiency in converting fuel to electricity
- Low environmental impact due to low emissions
- Versatile in terms of fuel sources
Cons
- High operating temperature can lead to material degradation over time
- Initial investment cost can be higher compared to other fuel cell technologies