Ru-Supported Anode for Improving Catalytical Properties in Molten Carbonate Co-Electrolysis for Efficient E-Fuels Synthesis

Keywords

MCFC, MCE, electrolysis, electrodes, hydrogen

Abstract

The objective is to demonstrate a new fuel electrode solution for the innovative Molten Carbonate Electrolysis. The innovative material is a Ru-supported fuel electrode for Molten Carbonate Electrolysis, which aims to enhance the catalytic property of the standard fuel electrode and accelerate the reactions associated with the production of synthetic fuel. Molten Carbonate Electrolysis is a technology capable of converting a mixture of water and carbon dioxide into hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and various hydrocarbons in a single step using the co-electrolysis principle. This technology’s advantage over other electrolyzers is its ability to produce fuel with a high energy density that contains hydrocarbons. The addition of a catalyst to a new fuel electrode is intended to accelerate the hydrocarbon conversion reaction, thereby enhancing the final fuel mixture. In this project, it is envisioned that a prototype of a new electrode will be manufactured with Ru proportions of 5%, 10%, and 15% in standard Ni-based slurry. The performance enhancement of the new electrodes for Molten Carbonate Electrolysis will be investigated by testing them in the lab. At the conclusion of the project, the prototype with the best performance will be prepared as the demonstrator and selected for future research.