Abstract: An electrical power generating device having a plurality of ceramic composite cells, each cell having a cathode and an anode. A thermal shell in which the ceramic composite cells are stacked or arranged in electrical series and gas parallel surrounded by shock absorbing and insulating materials, respectively, is preferably included. Also provided are an exhaust fan, thermocouple sensors, a fuel supply, a programmable computer controller with user interface, and a container supporting the assembly and having passageways for providing air ingress and egress to the device, and power output terminals for the electrical power from the device. Methods for manufacturing the ceramic composite cells are also provided, including a method for manufacturing stabilized zirconia and for use in the ceramic materials used within the ceramic composite cell.

Abstract: An electrical power generating device having a plurality of ceramic composite cells, each cell having a cathode and an anode. A thermal shell in which the ceramic composite cells are stacked or arranged in electrical series and gas parallel surrounded by shock absorbing and insulating materials, respectively, is preferably included. Also provided are an exhaust fan, thermocouple sensors, a fuel supply, a programmable computer controller with user interface, and a container supporting the assembly and having passageways for providing air ingress and egress to the device, and power output terminals for the electrical power from the device. Methods for manufacturing the ceramic composite cells are also provided, including a method for manufacturing stabilized zirconia and for use in the ceramic materials used within the ceramic composite cell.

Abstract: A solid state electrochemical ceramic cell adapted to alter the composition of gas exhaust streams containing noxious component passing therethrough comprising: a porous, high surface area body having a gas-receiving first end seal portion, a gas egressing second end seal portion and substantially gas impervious side walls defining the length of the cell; a high surface area, porous solid electrolyte forming the body of the cell interior; a gas communicating passageway through the cell length extending from the first seal end portion through the second seal end portion and adapted to carry gas through the length of the cell; a first electronically conductive region and a second electronically conductive region, said regions disposed in electronically opposing segment of the cell; a first electrode connection member located in said first conductive region and a second opposing electrode connection member located within said second conductive region; said end seal portions adapted to be positioned in gas-tight