Proton-conducting SOEC development

Engineering education and research

Higher education and research

Energy policy and research

A manufacturing process developed by Wenyuan Li that can reach temperatures as high as 2,000°C within minutes for SOEC manufacturing, improving time efficiency, energy consumption, and reducing capital, maintenance, and labor costs.

The mode of operation for solid oxide cells when used for electrolysis, typically to produce hydrogen.

A manufacturing innovation led by Edward Sabolsky that uses microwave energy to provide heat for SOEC production, potentially improving efficiency and reducing costs.

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Research project led by Edward Sabolsky to design a furnace that uses microwave energy for heat during SOEC manufacturing, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs in hydrogen production technology.

Research project led by Wenyuan Li to develop and improve ultrafast high-temperature sintering processes (reaching up to 2,000°C within minutes) for SOEC manufacturing, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Research project led by Xingbo Liu to develop a proton-conducting SOEC that can outperform traditional oxygen-conducting SOECs in hydrogen production efficiency and performance.