Solid oxide fuel cell degradation

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Many of the factors influencing the solid oxide fuel cell s lifetime that are associated with ageing and degradation of these cells have been discussed in a review of Tu and Stimming (2004). 

Chou, Y.S. and Stevenson, J.W. (2009) Long-term ageing and materials degradation of hybrid mica compressive seals for solid oxide fuel cells. J. Power Sources, 191, 384-388. 

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