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This book examines the various interfacial reactions that take place when glass seals come into contact with components of SOFCs in reducing and oxidizing conditions. In developing an understanding of the structure and function of SOFCs, interfacial compatibility is an imperative criterion. This book addresses the technical challenges of developing sealants to avoid leakage losses at high operating temperatures, which are profoundly impactful to the efficiency of the fuel cell. This resource is important for anyone working with or studying fuel cell design and development, and is a pivotal source of cutting-edge information for research groups actively engaged in developing hermetic and stable seals which show minimum interfacial chemical reaction with interconnect and electrolyte.
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Gurbinder Kaur
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components Interfacial Compatibility of SOFC Glass Seals
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components
Gurbinder Kaur
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components Interfacial Compatibility of SOFC Glass Seals
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Gurbinder Kaur Thapar University Patiala India
ISBN 978-3-319-25596-5 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-25598-9
ISBN 978-3-319-25598-9
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A dedication to my teachers, who have such big souls … (Dr. O.P. Pandey, Dr. Kulvir Singh, Dr. B. Chudasama, Dr. Gary Pickrell, Dr. N. Sriranganathan and the Physics Department, GNDU, Amritsar).
Acknowledgments
During my journey of writing this book, there were many people who knowingly and unknowingly helped me in the successful completion of this project. At this overwhelming moment of accomplishment, first of all I am indebted to Drs. O.P. Pandey, Kulvir Singh, B. Chudasama, Gary Pickrell and N. Sriranganathan, whose understanding, encouragement and personal attention have always provided decisive and energetic support. Dr. Pandey stood by me during my struggling days and is one of the strongest pillars of my career. Without his support I would have never been able to accomplish most of the milestones of my career. Dr. Singh always invested extra hours in my work to churn the best out of it and was a wonderful mental booster. He gives reasonable freedom to his students so that they can add wings to their imagination. I feel honoured to have worked as a Ph.D. graduate under such talented supervisors, whose souls are big enough to accommodate every aspect of their students. Their diligence, persistence and