Recent Activities of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Research in the 3D Printing Processes

• Published in: Transctions of the Korean Hydrogen and New Energy Society Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 11 - 40
• Main Authors: MASAUD, ZUBAIR, ZUBAIR KHAN, MUHAMMAD, HUSSAIN, AMJAD, AHMAD ISHFAQ, HAFIZ, SONG, RAK-HYUN, LEE, SEUNG-BOK, JOH, DONG WOO, LIM, TAK-HYOUNG
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국수소및신에너지학회 28.02.2021
• Subjects: 기계공학; Solid oxide fuel cell(고체산화물 연료전지); Manufacturing processes(제조공정); Ceramics(세라믹); 3D printing(3D 프린팅)
• ISSN: 1738-7264; 2288-7407
• DOI: 10.7316/KHNES.2021.32.1.11

Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) has received significant attention recently because of its potential for the clean and efficient power generation. The current manufacturing processes for the SOFC components are somehow complex and expensive, therefore, new and innovative techniques are necessary to provide a great deal of cell performance and fabricability. Three-dimensional (3D) printing processes have the potential to provide a solution to all these problems. This study reviews the literature for manufacturing the SOFC components using 3D printing processes. The technical aspects for fabrication of SOFC components, 3D printing processes optimization and material characterizations are discussed. Comparison of the SOFC components fabricated by 3D printing to those manufactured by conventional ceramic processes is highlighted. Further advancements in the 3D printing of the SOFC components can be a step closer to the cost reduction and commercialization of this technology. KCI Citation Count: 0