Advances in Solid Oxide Electrochemical Cells: Materials, Innovations and Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 51
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Solid oxide electrochemical cells (SOECs) are at the forefront of sustainable energy systems, with diverse applications in distributed power generation, hydrogen production, and carbon capture. This Special Issue of Materials aims to highlight the latest advancements in materials, electrochemical processes, and innovative cell designs, including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), and reversible proton ceramic electrochemical cells (R-PCECs).
Breakthroughs in high-performance ceramic materials, advanced electrolytes, and optimized electrode designs address key challenges such as high-temperature operations, long-term stability, and cost efficiency. Furthermore, the integration of high-temperature electrolytic water splitting, ammonia synthesis, and carbon dioxide capture is paving the way for new possibilities in energy storage and sustainable chemical production.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Kai Pei
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
- solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs)
- reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (R-PCECs)
- energy storage, hydrogen production
- materials innovation
- ceramic materials
- electrode design
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