Institute of Energy Materials and Devices (IMD)

Materials Synthesis and Processing (IMD-2)

Solid Oxide Cells

About

The department of Solid Oxide and Electrolysis Cells (SOC and SOEC) concentrates on material development and manufacturing methods for solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells, mainly based on ceramic powder processing.

Research Topics

The main focus is the development of new materials and the optimization of the microstructure of functional components. SOC research focuses on cells, contact layers and interconnect protective layers.

Contact

Hon.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert H. Menzler

IMD-2

Building 01.3 / Room 220a

+49 2461/61-3059

E-Mail

Our research groups

Technology of Solid Oxide Cells

The research group ‘Technology of Solid Oxide Cells’ is dedicated to the development and optimisation of processes and materials for the production of solid oxide fuel cells (SOC). The focus is on the interactions between materials, manufacturing and coating processes as well as the resulting physical, chemical and electrochemical properties of the components and layers.

Materials for Proton Conducting Cells

As a part of our research activities on low temperature ceramic oxide cells (LT-SOCs), our portfolio comprises systematic research and development of PCCs in order to increase the readiness of this technology for the market.