CO2-promoted hydrogen production in a protonic ceramic electrolysis cell†
Abstract
A novel solid oxide electrolysis cell based on high-performance and CO2-tolerant materials, a BaCe0.3Zr0.5Dy0.2O3−δ proton-conducting electrolyte and a Nd1.95Ba0.05NiO4+δ oxygen electrode, was successfully fabricated and tested. Unusual characteristics leading to enhanced improvement were observed for this cell when the reducing atmosphere was enriched with CO2. A possible mechanism by which this behaviour may be explained is proposed.