Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for generating electricity. In embodiments, a method for generating electricity comprises injecting a liquid fuel composition comprising a hydrocarbon and water into a reformer, the reformer under a pressure and at an elevated temperature to convert the liquid fuel composition to a reformate composition via a reforming reaction, the reformate composition comprising hydrogen and methane; and introducing the reformate composition into an anode inlet port of a solid oxide fuel cell in fluid communication with the reformer while introducing oxygen into a cathode inlet port of the solid oxide fuel cell under conditions to convert the reformate composition into an exhaust composition while generating electricity. Systems for carrying out the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Oxygen electrodes are provided, comprising a perovskite compound having Formula (I), Sr(Ti1-xFex-yCoy)O3-?wherein 0.90?x?0.40 and 0.02?y?0.30. Electrochemical devices comprising such oxygen electrodes are also provided, comprising a counter electrode in electrical communication with the oxygen electrode, and a solid oxide electrolyte between the oxygen electrode and the counter electrode. Methods of using such electrochemical devices are also provided, comprising exposing the oxygen electrode to a fluid comprising O2 under conditions to induce the reaction O2+4e??2O2?, or to a fluid comprising O2? under conditions to induce the reaction 2O2??O2+4e?.

Abstract: Motorized vehicles are provided which may a device configured to convert a fuel comprising a hydrocarbon, an alcohol, or both, to an exhaust comprising CO2; and a tank configured to store, under pressure, the exhaust comprising CO2 and an inlet port configured to receive the exhaust from the device. The device may be a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). The tank may be a co-storage tank configured to store, under pressure, the fuel comprising the hydrocarbon, the alcohol, or both, and the exhaust comprising CO2, the co-storage tank further comprising an outlet port configured to deliver the fuel to the device. Methods of using the motorized vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: Oxygen electrodes are provided, comprising a perovskite compound having Formula (I), Sr(Ti1-xFex-yCoy)O3-?wherein 0.90?x?0.40 and 0.02?y?0.30. Electrochemical devices comprising such oxygen electrodes are also provided, comprising a counter electrode in electrical communication with the oxygen electrode, and a solid oxide electrolyte between the oxygen electrode and the counter electrode. Methods of using such electrochemical devices are also provided, comprising exposing the oxygen electrode to a fluid comprising O2 under conditions to induce the reaction O2+4e??2O2?, or to a fluid comprising O2? under conditions to induce the reaction 2O2??O2+4e?.

Abstract: Solid oxide electrochemical devices, methods for making the electrochemical devices, and methods of using the electrochemical devices are provided. The electrochemical devices comprise a plurality of stacked functional layers that are formed by a combination of three-dimensional (3D) extrusion printing and two-dimensional (2D) casting techniques.

Abstract: A method for improving the efficiency and durability of reversible solid oxide cells during electrical energy storage is disclosed. The method utilizes a specific set of operating conditions that produces a storage chemistry where approximately thermal-neutral operation can be achieved at low cell over-potentials. Also disclosed are reversible solid oxide cell energy storage system configurations, including one that utilizes storage in natural gas and water storage/distribution networks, thereby reducing storage cost.

Abstract: Solid oxide electrochemical devices, methods for making the electrochemical devices, and methods of using the electrochemical devices are provided. The electrochemical devices comprise a plurality of stacked functional layers that are formed by a combination of three-dimensional (3D) extrusion printing and two-dimensional (2D) casting techniques.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for a low temperature operating solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) are provided. The SOFC includes a Sr0.8La0.2TiO3 (SLT) support layer, a (La0.9Sr0.1)0.98(Ga0.8Mg0.2)O3-? (LSGM) electrolyte layer and?a cathode layer disposed on top of said electrolyte layer.

Abstract: A method for improving the efficiency and durability of reversible solid oxide cells during electrical energy storage is disclosed. The method utilizes a specific set of operating conditions that produces a storage chemistry where approximately thermal-neutral operation can be achieved at low cell over-potentials. Also disclosed are reversible solid oxide cell energy storage system configurations, including one that utilizes storage in natural gas and water storage/distribution networks, thereby reducing storage cost.

Abstract: The direct electrochemical oxidation of hydrocarbons in solid oxide fuel cells, to generate greater power densities at lower temperatures without carbon deposition. The performance obtained is comparable to that of fuel cells used for hydrogen, and is achieved by using novel anode composites at low operating temperatures. Such solid oxide fuel cells, regardless of fuel source or operation, can be configured advantageously using the structural geometries of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epitaxial, electrically conducting and mechanically robust, cubic nitride buffer layers deposited epitaxially on biaxially textured substrates such as metals and alloys. The invention comprises of a biaxially textured substrate with epitaxial layers of nitrides. The invention also discloses a method to form such epitaxial layers using a high rate deposition method as well as without the use of forming gases. The invention further comprises epitaxial layers of oxides on the biaxially textured nitride layer. In some embodiments the article further comprises electromagnetic devices which may have superconducting properties.

Abstract: A method of using a hydrocarbon fuel to operate a solid oxide fuel cell, such a cell comprising one or more components which can be prepared using a centrifugal deposition technique of the type described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxides on suitable substrates, as converted from nitride precursors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxides on suitable substrates, as converted from nitride precursors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epitaxial, electrically conducting and mechanically robust, cubic nitride buffer layers deposited epitaxially on biaxially textured substrates such as metal and alloys. The invention comprises of a biaxially textured substrate with epitaxial layers of nitrides. The invention also discloses a method to form such epitaxial layers using a high rate deposition method as well as without the use of forming gases. The invention further comprises epitaxial layers of oxides on the biaxially textured nitride layers. In some embodiments the article further comprises electromagnetic devices which may be super conducting properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxides on suitable substrates, as converted from nitride precursors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxides on suitable substrates, as converted from nitride precursors.

Abstract: The direct electrochemical oxidation of hydrocarbons in solid oxide fuel cells, to generate greater power densities at lower temperatures without carbon deposition. The performance obtained is comparable to that of fuel cells used for hydrogen, and is achieved by using novel anode composites at low operating temperatures. Such solid oxide fuel cells, regardless of fuel source or operation, can be configured advantageously using the structural geometries of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxides on suitable substrates, as converted from nitride precursors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxides on suitable substrates, as converted from nitride precursors.