Metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells with in-situ sintered (Bi2O3)0.7(Er2O3)0.3–Ag composite cathode

Metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) containing porous 430L stainless steel support, Ni-YSZ anode and YSZ electrolyte were fabricated by tape casting, laminating and co-firing in a reduced atmosphere. (Bi2O3)0.7(Er2O3)0.3–Ag composite cathode was applied by screen printing and in-situ sintering. The polarization resistances of the composite cathode were 1.18, 0.48, 0.18, 0.09 Ω cm2 at 600, 650, 700 and 750 °C, respectively. A promissing maximum power density of 568 mW cm−2 at 750 °C was obtained of the single cell. Short-term stability was measured as well.

► Metal-supported SOFCs were fabricated by tape casting and co-firing.
► ESB–Ag composite cathode was applied by in-situ sintering.
► The polarization resistances of the composite cathode were measured.
► A promising electrochemical performance of the single cell was obtained.