Symposium Chairs 

Jeff Stevenson, PNNL, USA, jeff.stevenson@pnl.gov
Daniel Mumm, University of California, USA, mumm@uci.edu

Interest in fuel cells has grown at a rapid pace in recent years for a number of reasons, including their low environmental emissions and high energy conversion efficiencies. While considerable technical progress has been made, significant challenges remain which must be overcome before fuel cell-based power systems can be commercially viable. Coatings and coating techniques may play a major role in overcoming some of the major materials-related challenges. For example, many solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) developers are using high temperature oxidation-resistant alloys as interconnect materials, which may require protective coatings to reduce oxidation kinetics and improve electrical performance over the lifetime of the stack. Coatings may also play a role in improving the strength and chemical stability of seal-interconnect and/or seal-electrolyte interfaces. Fabrication techniques typically used for coatings can also be used for the fabrication of cell components, such as thin electrolyte membranes, electrodes, and interfacial layers. For PEM fuel cell stacks, coatings may improve the

performance of steel interconnects by improving corrosion resistance and stabilizing electrical conductivity. This forum welcomes contributions from technology providers and scientists from research institutions and universities who are investigating the applicability of coatings and coating techniques to fuel cell technology.

Invited Speaker 

Jiahong (John) Zhu, Tennesee Technological University, USA, “Electroplated Alloy Coatings on Ferritic Steels for SOFC Interconnect Application”

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