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Environmental implications of solid oxide fuel cell system for hydrogen sustainability

François Maréchal, Jan Van Herle, Shivom Sharma, Du Wen

Hydrogen, known for its high energy content and clean combustion, is promising in the energy transition. This study explores the environmental impact of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system. 1 kg of hydrogen production at 1 bar serves as the functional un ...

2025

Performance assessment and fast diagnosis of a μ-CHP solid oxide fuel cell system

Jan Van Herle, Philippe Aubin, Cédric Frantz

Online performance characterization and faulty condition diagnosis of micro-combined-heat-and-power (μ-CHP) solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system is crucial for ensuring safe in-house operation and lifespan prolongation. However, fast accurate detection of f ...

2025

Advancing non-carbon energy: optimized and safely operated solid oxide fuel cell design for industrial feasibility

François Maréchal, Jan Van Herle, Stefan Diethelm, Shivom Sharma

As the world shift towards sustainable energy solutions, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) using non-carbon fuels like ammonia and hydrogen emerge as promising pathways to produce clean energy and enhance conversion efficiency. However, current implementation ...

2025

Poisoning and recovery behavior of Ni-GDC based electrolyte-supported solid oxide fuel cell exposed to common sulfur compounds under processed biogas environment

Jan Van Herle, Philippe Aubin, Cédric Frantz

In recent years, biogas-fed solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology based on Ni-GDC electrolyte-supported cell has attracted interests due to its high sulfur tolerance. However, the degradation and recovery behavior of the cells under exposure to common su ...

2025

Combinatorial Use of Reference Electrodes and DRT for Disentangling AEM Electrolyzer Losses

Jan Van Herle, Mounir Driss Mensi, Pascal Alexander Schouwink, Philippe Aubin, Suhas Nuggehalli Sampathkumar, Samaneh Daviran, Khaled Lawand, Hamza Moussaoui

American Chemical Society (ACS)2025

Advanced imaging of gas diffusion layers: A comparison between focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy and X-ray computed tomography

Jan Van Herle, Hossein Pourrahmani

With the advances in clean technologies, the role of fuel cells and batteries is becoming increasingly vital. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells are known to be the best candidates for low-temperature and portable operations, such as hydrogen cars. The ef ...

2025

Characterization of Ni-GDC based electrolyte-supported cell under processed biogas composition: Electrochemical performance, degradation and recovery

Jan Van Herle, Philippe Aubin, Cédric Frantz

Biogas-fed solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology based on Ni-GDC electrolyte-supported cell (ESC) offers a sustainable solution for European farms’ heat and power demands with superior efficiency. However, the understanding of the degradation and recover ...

2025

Analysis and optimization of solid oxide fuel cell system with anode and cathode off gas recirculation

François Maréchal, Jan Van Herle, Shivom Sharma

Solid oxide fuel cell technology shows great potential in generating electricity. However, insufficient steam in the stack can result in carbon deposition, accelerating cell degradation over prolonged operation. To prevent this, ensuring an adequate supply ...

2025

Efficient, affordable, carbon-neutral power: Advanced solid oxide fuel cell-electrolyzer system

François Maréchal, Jan Van Herle, Shivom Sharma

The alarming increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, primarily attributed to human-induced fossil fuel combustion for power generation, underscores the urgency for sustainable solutions. The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a promising candidate for ...

2025

A novel waterborne Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based cogeneration system with realistic heat management

François Maréchal, Jan Van Herle, Shivom Sharma

This study examines a novel Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) cogeneration system powered by liquefied natural gas integrating realistic and flexible heat management to support efficient maritime applications. With a nominal power capacity of 125 kW, the SOFC-b ...

2025