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This chapter describes the operating principles of solid oxide fuel cells. The fundamental components (electrolyte and electrode) are explained from the viewpoint of material science. Typical types of cell and stack structures are also described.
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Sasaki, K., Shiratori, Y., Taniguchi, S., Hayashi, A. (2016). Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). In: Sasaki, K., Li, HW., Hayashi, A., Yamabe, J., Ogura, T., Lyth, S. (eds) Hydrogen Energy Engineering. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56042-5_23
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