Using Renewable Fuels in SOFCs

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This chapter starts by discussing the range of possible fuels for SOFCs a brief discussion on the possibility of using renewable fuels in SOFCs is also included. The remainder of the chapter is devoted to approaches in fuel processing in SOFCs, and some of the issues and problems inherent in such fuel processing. The possibility of direct electrocatalytic oxidation of the hydrocarbon fuels at the anode is also discussed. The chapter concludes with a brief consideration of future prospects. 

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