Abstract: An interconnecting-type solid oxide fuel cell is disclosed. The fuel cell includes a unit cell, a first current collecting member, a first insulating member, and a second current collecting member. The unit cell has a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and a second electrode layer sequentially formed from an inside thereof, and has an interconnector configured for electrical connection to the first electrode layer and exposed to an outside thereof in a state in which the interconnector is insulated from the second electrode layer. The first current collecting member is formed on an outside of the interconnector and configured to collect current. The first insulating member is formed on an outside of the first current collecting member. The second current collecting member is wound around an outer circumferential surface of the second electrode layer and an outside of the first insulating member.

Abstract: A composite anode active material, an anode including the composite anode active material, a lithium battery including the anode, and a method of preparing the composite anode active material, the composite anode active material including a core including a ternary alloy, the ternary alloy being capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium; and a carbonaceous coating layer on the core.

Abstract: An anode active material, a lithium battery including the anode active material, and a method of preparing the anode active material are provided. The anode active material includes an alloy containing silicon (Si), titanium (Ti) and nickel (Ni) elements, wherein the alloy includes a Si phase and an alloy phase, and a peak intensity ratio (I(111)/I(220)) of Si(111) to Si(220) plane in a X-ray diffraction spectrum of the Si phase is from about 1.0 to about 1.5.

Abstract: A manifold for distributing and supplying a fluid to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cells. The manifold may include at least one opening disposed at one side surface of a housing to allow the fluid to flow into the housing therethrough. A plurality of second openings are disposed at another side surface of the housing to allow the fluid to be discharged out from the housing therethrough. A porous member is disposed to partition an internal space of the housing between the first opening and the plurality of second openings. In the manifold, the porous member is formed so that the first opening ratio per unit area at a first portion positioned adjacent to the first opening varies with increasing distance toward a second portion positioned distant from the first opening.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell and a manufacturing method thereof includes a unit cell and a cell coupling member. The unit cell includes a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer surrounding the electrolyte layer so that one end portion of the electrolyte layer is exposed. The cell coupling member is coupled to the unit cell and includes a coupling member. A sealing member including at least two layers having different porosities is coated on at least one portion of the coupling member to seal the unit cell and the cell coupling member.

Abstract: An interconnecting-type solid oxide fuel cell is disclosed. The fuel cell includes a unit cell, a first current collecting member, a first insulating member, and a second current collecting member. The unit cell has a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and a second electrode layer sequentially formed from an inside thereof, and has an interconnector configured for electrical connection to the first electrode layer and exposed to an outside thereof in a state in which the interconnector is insulated from the second electrode layer. The first current collecting member is formed on an outside of the interconnector and configured to collect current. The first insulating member is formed on an outside of the first current collecting member. The second current collecting member is wound around an outer circumferential surface of the second electrode layer and an outside of the first insulating member.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell stack is disclosed. In one aspect, the solid oxide fuel cell stack includes unit cells, an external collector, a first stack collecting member, a cap, and a suspension member. The external collector contacts an outer periphery of each of the unit cells and electrically connects the unit cells to each other. The first stack collecting member is positioned to collect current from a distal unit cell. A cap is provided in one end of the distal unit cell. The suspension member has one side thereof suspended from the cap and the other side fixed to the first stack collecting member to distribute weight of the first stack collecting member. Structural stability of a stack collector may be maintained even at oxidizing atmosphere of high temperature when driving the fuel cell stack.

Abstract: A distributor and a fuel cell module including the distributor are disclosed. The distributor is for supplying a fuel or oxidant from a supply tube to a plurality of distribution portions. The distributor includes a buffer portion and a guide portion. The buffer portion has a center for receiving the fuel or oxidant from the supply tube, and a buffer surface extending away from the center. The guide portion defines a first space with a periphery of the buffer portion. The guide portion is radially connected to the plurality of distribution portions about a center axis of the distributor.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack is disclosed. The SOFC may include an oxidizing agent flow path fluidly connecting a first oxidizing agent chamber and a second oxidizing agent chamber. The first oxidizing agent chamber may include an oxidizing agent supply pipe through which an oxidizing agent is flowed from an outside thereof. The second oxidizing agent chamber may perform a reduction reaction on the oxidizing agent received from the first oxidizing agent chamber. In operation, a fluid flows between the first and second oxidizing agent chambers, and may be provided to an outside of the second oxidizing agent chamber. Further, the structure of the flow path may allow heat to be conducted from the second oxidizing agent chamber.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell stack is disclosed. The solid oxide fuel cell stack may include a first fuel chamber, flow passage pipes, a unit cell, a second fuel chamber, a first oxidizer chamber, a second oxidizer chamber, and a stabilization chamber. The flow passage pipes are fluidly connected to a bottom end of the first fuel chamber. The unit cell, in which a bottom thereof is shielded, is formed to surround the flow passage pipes and forms the flow passage between the flow passage pipes and the unit cell. The second fuel chamber is fluidly connected to a top end of the unit cell and configured to discharge non-reaction gas from the unit cell. The stabilization chamber is formed between the second fuel chamber and the second oxidizer chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fuel cell stack in which the diameter of holes of a separator is formed larger than the diameter of respective unit cells, so that a plurality of unit cells may be easily coupled to the separator. The fuel cell stack may include a plurality of electrically connected unit cells, a separator having a plurality of holes corresponding to the plurality of unit cells. Each hole may have a diameter larger than a respective diameter of the unit cells, which allows one side of the unit cell to pass through the hole. The fuel cell stack may include a plurality of fixing members seated on the separator at one side of the unit cells and surrounding an outside of at least one unit cell. The fuel cell stack may include a sealing agent formed along the outside of the unit cell to close the holes. During operation, the fuel cell stack with the above configuration may prevent damage to the unit cells.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell includes: a first electrode having a first side and a second side substantially parallel to the first side; a plurality of walls partitioning an interior of the first electrode into a plurality of flow channels extending through the first electrode, wherein a first wall of the walls extends from the first side to a center portion of the second side and a second wall of the walls extends from the first side to the center portion of the second side; a current collector adjacent a center portion of the first side or the center portion of the second side; a second electrode partially surrounding the first electrode; and an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell having a coupling structure, the solid oxide fuel cell including a plurality of cells, each cell having a cell cap at an end thereof; and the coupling structure, the coupling structure connecting the plurality of cells, wherein the coupling structure includes a connector, the connector including an insulating portion at a center thereof, and coupling portions adjacent to the insulating portion at respective sides of the insulating portion and coupled to the cell caps.

Abstract: A bundle-type interconnector is used in a fuel cell. In one embodiment, a bundle-type interconnector includes an interconnector and a plurality of projections. A plurality of accommodating grooves are formed in the interconnector, and the interconnector has conductive connection members that electrically connect the interiors of the accommodating grooves. Each of the projections is inserted into the accommodating groove, and a conductive material is coated on an outer surface of each of the projections. Accordingly, a cell bundle can be configured regardless of opened and closed interconnectors and the connection structure thereof, and maintenance and repair can be easily performed during the operation of the fuel cell.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell assembly includes a unit cell including an anode, an electrolytic layer, and a cathode that are sequentially stacked, and an adapter at one end of the unit cell, the adapter being coupled to the anode or the cathode of the unit cell and configured to collect current.

Abstract: An anode supported solid oxide fuel cell including a cylinder-type anode, the cylinder-type anode having a hollow part therein; an electrolyte and an air gap sequentially laminated on an outer peripheral surface of the anode; and a plurality of conductors in the hollow part, the conductors being capable of current collecting in the cell.

Abstract: A housing for a solid oxide fuel cell, the housing including a plurality of side walls defining a cavity; a first opening in one of the plurality of side walls, the first opening being configured to allow fluid to enter into the cavity; a second opening in one of the plurality of side walls, the second opening being configured to allow the fluid to exit from the cavity; and a flow path extending unit between the first opening and the second opening to increase a length of a flow path between the first opening and the second opening.

Abstract: A manifold for distributing and supplying a fluid to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cells. The manifold may include at least one opening disposed at one side surface of a housing to allow the fluid to flow into the housing therethrough. A plurality of second openings are disposed at another side surface of the housing to allow the fluid to be discharged out from the housing therethrough. A porous member is disposed to partition an internal space of the housing between the first opening and the plurality of second openings. In the manifold, the porous member is formed so that the first opening ratio per unit area at a first portion positioned adjacent to the first opening varies with increasing distance toward a second portion positioned distant from the first opening.

Abstract: A unit cell of a solid oxide fuel cell (“SOFC”) and a fuel cell stack including the SOFC are disclosed. The SOFC may include a first electrode formed in a hollow cylinder shape, a second electrode formed on an outer surface of the first electrode, an electrolyte layer formed between the first electrode and the second electrode and a cap coupled to an end portion of the first electrode. A seating groove may be formed in the cap such that a conductor may be inserted into the seating groove and be in surface contact with the cap. The cap may include a conductive material and a current collection area of the unit cell may be broad when the fuel cell is included in, a fuel cell stack.