Abstract: Disclosed are a metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell. The method includes: fixedly joining a metal support to one surface of a unit cell including a fuel electrode, an air electrode and an electrolyte layer interposed between the fuel and air electrodes to fabricate a metal-supported unit cell (S210); fixing a first separator to the surface of the metal support opposite to the surface thereof to which the unit cell is joined (S220); and assembling the first separator to which the metal-supported unit cell is fixed, an insulating member, a first current collecting member and a second separator (S230). In the metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell, the metal support having a hollow portion in place of a mesh type current collector can be securely sealed to the first separator by direct welding to allow the fuel gas and air to be supplied to the unit cell through respective defined flow passages without being mixed or leakage.

Abstract: Provided is a metal supported solid oxide fuel cell in which a metal supported cell formed at one side or both sides of a unit cell is directly welded to a separation plate so as to achieve sealing therebetween, thereby preventing fuel gas and air from being leaked or mixed before reaction, and the fuel gas and air are supplied through each assigned passage so as to increase energy production efficiency and also remarkably enhance durability and sealing efficiency.

Abstract: Provided is a fabrication method of a metal supported solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) which comprises a metal supporter, and an anode layer, an electrolyte and a cathode layer stacked in turn on the metal supporter. The fabrication method includes forming the anode layer and the electrolyte on the metal supporter; forming the green cathode layer by coating on the electrolyte a cathode slurry containing a cathode material; and in-situ sintering the green cathode layer by a normal operation of the metal supported SOFC.

Abstract: Disclosed are a metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell and a method for manufacturing the metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell. The method includes: fixedly joining a metal support to one surface of a unit cell including a fuel electrode, an air electrode and an electrolyte layer interposed between the fuel and air electrodes to fabricate a metal-supported unit cell (S210); fixing a first separator to the surface of the metal support opposite to the surface thereof to which the unit cell is joined (S220); and assembling the first separator to which the metal-supported unit cell is fixed, an insulating member, a first current collecting member and a second separator (S230). In the metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell, the metal support having a hollow portion in place of a mesh type current collector can be securely sealed to the first separator by direct welding to allow the fuel gas and air to be supplied to the unit cell through respective defined flow passages without being mixed or leakage.

Abstract: Disclosed are a metal support for a solid oxide fuel cell and the solid oxide fuel cell including the metal support. The metal support is coupled to a separator of the solid oxide fuel cell by welding and supports one surface of a unit cell comprising a fuel electrode, an air electrode, and an electrolyte layer interposed between the fuel and air electrodes, wherein the metal support is in the form of a plate and has a welding portion welded to the separator on the outer circumference thereof and a hollow portion surrounded by the welding portion to allow a fuel gas or air to flow therethrough. The use of the metal support increases the mechanical strength of the solid oxide fuel cell, resulting in improved durability and extended service life of the solid oxide fuel cell. In addition, the metal support ensures a smooth flow of the fuel gas or air, resulting in an increase in the sealing efficiency and energy production efficiency of the solid oxide fuel cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid oxide fuel cell, in which an external reformer is integrated with a solid oxide fuel cell stack, thereby efficiently controlling heat and simplifying a system structure thereof.