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The nanoengineering of materials used for solid oxide cells has emerged as a versatile tool for achieving high-performance components with far superior properties compared to conventional materials. With chapters contributed by leading scientific experts from various fields, this reference text features detailed reviews of the latest scientific and technological advances in the nanoengineering of materials, including the challenges encountered over the last decade. The book covers the accumulated scientific advances and cross-cutting technologies employed for the fabrication, characterization, and utilization of a wide range of nanostructured materials. Topics include advanced fabrication processes of thin film electrodes and interlayers, novel cell structures, and advanced characterization tools used to elucidate fundamental mechanisms at the nanoscale level. Key Features Covers the latest advances in the nanoengineering of materials, with a focus on components in solid oxide cells (SOFC and SOEC) Focuses on issues and challenges for integrating the nanoengineering approach for practical cells Covers novel fabrication techniques applicable to a variety of materials used for energy conversion technologies Features advanced characterization tools for examining material properties at the nanoscale Contributes to an awareness of the methods that can be used to integrate nanomaterials into practical devices |
