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- the present invention relates to an electrochemical element having an electrode layer.
- a fuel cell capable of obtaining electric power using a fuel gas (hydrogen-containing gas) and an oxygen-containing gas (usually air) has been developed.
- the fuel cell has a structure in which an electrolyte layer is sandwiched between a fuel electrode and an air electrode.
- a fuel cell generates power by flowing a fuel gas to a fuel electrode and an oxygen-containing gas to an air electrode and heating to 1000 to 1050 ° C.
- Patent Document 1 It is known that an air electrode reaction of a fuel cell mainly proceeds at a three-phase interface between a phase having oxide ion conductivity, a phase having electron conductivity, and a gas phase serving as a gas diffusion path. . Therefore, attempts have been made to produce a high-performance air electrode having a long three-phase interface length as a reaction field.
- the air electrode has been produced by firing at a high temperature range of 1100 ° C. to 1200 ° C. (Patent Document 1).
- Patent Document 2 the method of producing a nanocomposite electrode is also devised by producing an air electrode by vapor deposition (patent document 2), when produced by vapor deposition, it becomes a columnar structure and a three-dimensional gas diffusion path is formed. It was difficult to obtain and the electrode performance was insufficient.
- vapor deposition is a batch process under vacuum, and there is a problem that manufacturing costs are high.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a low-cost electrochemical element having a high-performance electrode layer.
- the characteristic configuration of the electrochemical device for achieving the above object is as follows: An electrochemical element having an electrode layer, The electrode layer contains small particles and large particles; The particle size of the small particles in the electrode layer is 200 nm or less, The large particles have a particle size of 500 nm or more in the electrode layer.
- the electrode layer has a high performance having a three-dimensional gas diffusion path, whereby a high performance electrochemical device can be realized at a low cost.
- the particle size of the small particles is 200 nm or less because the electrode layer can be a high-performance electrode layer having a three-dimensional gas diffusion path more surely.
- the particle size of the large particles is 500 nm or more, it is preferable because the electrode layer can be a high-performance electrode layer having a three-dimensional gas diffusion path more certainly.
- Another characteristic configuration of the electrochemical device according to the present invention is that the small particles and the large particles are made of different materials.
- one of the small particles and the large particles is made a substance having ionic conductivity, and the other is made of a substance having electron conductivity, so that the three-phase interface length is long.
- a high-performance electrode layer can be obtained.
- At least one of the small particles and the large particles is a ceria-based oxide because the electrode layer becomes a high-performance electrode layer having a phase having high oxide ion conductivity. .
- At least one of the small particles and the large particles is a zirconia-based oxide because the electrode layer becomes a high-performance electrode layer having a phase having high oxide ion conductivity. .
- the electrode layer When at least one of the small particles and the large particles is a perovskite complex oxide, the electrode layer has a phase having both high electronic conductivity and high catalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction. It is suitable because it becomes a simple electrode layer.
- the perovskite oxide with relatively good sinterability becomes an aggregate, which makes it possible to obtain a high-performance electrode layer with a long three-phase interface length. ,preferable.
- the large particles contained in the electrode layer 50% or more of the large particles have an aspect ratio of 2 or more obtained by dividing the length in the longitudinal direction by the length in the short direction.
- the gas diffusion path is more reliably formed, and the performance of the electrode layer can be further enhanced.
- the ratio of particles having an aspect ratio of 2 or more is 60% or more, more preferably 70% or more, and a three-dimensional gas diffusion path is more reliably formed, which is more preferable.
- the aspect ratio is 2.5 or more, a three-dimensional gas diffusion path is more reliably formed, which is more preferable.
- the porosity of the electrode layer is 20% or more and 40% or less, an electrode layer having a sufficient three-phase interface length is more reliably formed, and the performance of the electrode layer can be further enhanced. It is more preferable that the porosity of the electrode layer is 25% or more because a three-dimensional gas diffusion path of the electrode layer is more reliably formed and the performance of the electrode is further improved. Further, when the porosity of the electrode layer is 35% or less, the nanocomposite structure of the electrode is more reliably formed and the performance of the electrode can be further improved, which is further preferable.
- the electrode layer having a plurality of layers. This is preferable because a plurality of roles that the electrode layer should have can be assigned in stages in each layer.
- Another characteristic configuration of the electrochemical device according to the present invention includes an electrolyte layer, and the electrode layer includes a first layer and a second layer closer to the electrolyte layer than the first layer, The content rate of the large particles in the first layer is higher than the content rate of the large particles in the second layer.
- the three-dimensional gas diffusion path of an electrode layer is more reliably formed in a 1st layer, and an electrode layer The overall performance can be further enhanced.
- the electrochemical element may have a reaction preventing layer disposed between the electrode layer and the electrolyte layer. This is preferable because the reaction preventing layer can suppress the diffusion of the components of the electrode layer into the electrolyte layer, and the performance of the electrochemical device can be maintained high.
- the electrochemical element may have a counter electrode layer disposed on the side opposite to the electrode layer with respect to the electrolyte layer. This is preferable because an electrochemical element having an electrode layer and a counter electrode layer can be formed, and thus can be easily applied to a fuel cell or the like.
- the electrode layer may be an air electrode layer.
- the air electrode layer has a three-dimensional gas diffusion path, and combines high oxide ion conductivity, high electron conductivity, and high catalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction. Since it can be made, it is preferable.
- the electrochemical element may have a current collecting layer having electronic conductivity on the surface of the electrode layer opposite to the electrolyte layer. This is preferable because a high-performance electrochemical element having a small current collecting resistance can be obtained.
- the electrochemical element may be supported on a metal support. That is, an electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, a reaction preventing layer, a counter electrode layer, and the like included in the electrochemical element may be laminated on the metal support.
- a metal support That is, an electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, a reaction preventing layer, a counter electrode layer, and the like included in the electrochemical element may be laminated on the metal support.
- the characteristic configuration of the electrochemical module according to the present invention is that it is arranged in a state where a plurality of the aforementioned electrochemical elements are assembled.
- the electrochemical module is excellent in strength and reliability while suppressing material cost and processing cost and being compact and high-performance. Can be obtained.
- a characteristic configuration of an electrochemical device includes at least the above-described electrochemical module and a reformer, and a fuel supply unit that supplies a fuel gas containing a reducing component to the electrochemical module. In the point.
- a characteristic configuration of the electrochemical device according to the present invention is that it includes at least the above-described electrochemical module and an inverter that extracts electric power from the electrochemical module.
- the electrical output obtained from the electrochemical module excellent in durability, reliability and performance can be boosted by an inverter or converted from direct current to alternating current. It is preferable because the electric output obtained in the above can be easily used.
- the characteristic configuration of the energy system according to the present invention is that it includes the above-described electrochemical device and an exhaust heat utilization unit that reuses the heat discharged from the electrochemical device.
- the above characteristic configuration because it has an electrochemical device and a waste heat utilization part that reuses the heat exhausted from the electrochemical device, it is excellent in durability, reliability, and performance, and also in energy efficiency.
- An energy system can be realized. It is also possible to realize a hybrid system with excellent energy efficiency in combination with a power generation system that generates power using the combustion heat of unused fuel gas discharged from an electrochemical device.
- the characteristic configuration of the solid oxide fuel cell according to the present invention is that it includes the above-described electrochemical element and generates a power generation reaction with the electrochemical element.
- a solid oxide fuel cell having a high-performance electrode layer can be realized.
- heat required for converting raw fuel into hydrogen in a fuel cell system using hydrocarbon gas such as city gas as raw fuel Since it is possible to construct a system that can cover the above with the exhaust heat of the fuel cell, the power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved, which is more preferable.
- the characteristic structure of the method for producing an electrochemical element for achieving the above object is that the electrode layer is fired at a temperature of 800 ° C. or higher and lower than 1100 ° C.
- the electrode layer has a high performance having a three-dimensional gas diffusion path, whereby a high performance electrochemical device can be realized at a low cost. Further, it is more preferable that the electrode layer be fired at 1050 ° C. or lower because flow growth of particles constituting the electrode layer can be suppressed and a three-dimensional gas diffusion path can be easily formed.
- the electrochemical element E is used, for example, as a component of a solid oxide fuel cell that generates electric power by receiving supply of a fuel gas containing hydrogen and air.
- the second electrode layer 6 side is “upper” or “upper side”
- the first electrode layer 2 side is “lower” or “lower side” as viewed from the electrolyte layer 4.
- the surface of the metal substrate 1 on which the first electrode layer 2 is formed may be referred to as “front side”, and the opposite surface may be referred to as “back side”.
- the electrochemical element E includes a metal substrate 1 (metal support), a first electrode layer 2 (counter electrode layer, fuel electrode layer) formed on the metal substrate 1, a first electrode It has an intermediate layer 3 formed on the electrode layer 2 and an electrolyte layer 4 formed on the intermediate layer 3.
- the electrochemical element E further includes a reaction preventing layer 5 formed on the electrolyte layer 4 and a second electrode layer 6 (electrode layer, air electrode layer) formed on the reaction preventing layer 5. . That is, the second electrode layer 6 is formed on the electrolyte layer 4, and the reaction preventing layer 5 is formed between the electrolyte layer 4 and the second electrode layer 6.
- the electrochemical element E has an electrolyte layer 4 and a reaction preventing layer 5 disposed between the electrolyte layer 4 and the second electrode layer 6.
- the first electrode layer 2 is porous, and the electrolyte layer 4 is dense.
- a current collecting layer having electronic conductivity may be disposed on the second electrode layer 6, that is, on the surface of the second electrode layer 6 opposite to the electrolyte layer 4.
- a ceramic material having conductivity such as LSCF (Lanthanum Strontium Ferrite) or LSM (Lanthanum Strontium Manganite) can be used.
- the metal substrate 1 serves as a support that supports the first electrode layer 2, the intermediate layer 3, the electrolyte layer 4, and the like and maintains the strength of the electrochemical element E.
- a material excellent in electronic conductivity, heat resistance, oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance is used.
- ferritic stainless steel, austenitic stainless steel, nickel base alloy, or the like is used.
- an alloy containing chromium is preferably used.
- the plate-shaped metal substrate 1 is used as the metal support, but the metal support may have other shapes such as a box shape or a cylindrical shape.
- the metal substrate 1 only needs to have sufficient strength to form an electrochemical element as a support, and is, for example, about 0.1 mm to 2 mm, preferably about 0.1 mm to 1 mm, more preferably about 0.1 mm. Those having a thickness of about 1 mm to 0.5 mm can be used.
- the metal substrate 1 has a plurality of through holes 1a provided through the front surface and the back surface.
- the through-hole 1a can be provided in the metal substrate 1 by mechanical, chemical or optical drilling.
- the through hole 1a has a function of allowing gas to pass from the back surface of the metal substrate 1 to the front surface.
- a porous metal can be used.
- the metal substrate 1 can use a sintered metal, a foam metal, or the like.
- a metal oxide layer 1 b as a diffusion suppression layer is provided on the surface of the metal substrate 1. That is, a diffusion suppression layer is formed between the metal substrate 1 and a first electrode layer 2 described later.
- the metal oxide layer 1b is provided not only on the surface exposed to the outside of the metal substrate 1, but also on the contact surface (interface) with the first electrode layer 2 and the inner surface of the through hole 1a. By this metal oxide layer 1b, element interdiffusion between the metal substrate 1 and the first electrode layer 2 can be suppressed.
- the metal oxide layer 1b is mainly chromium oxide.
- the thickness of the metal oxide layer 1b may be a thickness that can achieve both high diffusion prevention performance and low electrical resistance.
- the average thickness is more preferably about 0.3 ⁇ m or more and 0.7 ⁇ m or less.
- the minimum thickness is more preferably about 0.1 ⁇ m or more.
- the maximum thickness is preferably about 1.1 ⁇ m or less.
- the metal oxide layer 1b can be formed by various methods, a method of oxidizing the surface of the metal substrate 1 to form a metal oxide is preferably used. Further, a metal oxide layer 1b is applied to the surface of the metal substrate 1 by a spray coating method (spraying method, aerosol deposition method, aerosol gas deposition method, powder jet deposition method, particle jet deposition method, cold spray method, etc. Method), PVD method such as sputtering method or PLD method, CVD method or the like, or plating and oxidation treatment. Further, the metal oxide layer 1b may include a spinel phase having high conductivity.
- YSZ yttria-stabilized zirconia
- GDC gadolinium doped ceria
- the first electrode layer 2 can be provided in a thin layer state on a surface on the front side of the metal substrate 1 and larger than the region where the through hole 1 a is provided.
- the thickness can be, for example, about 1 ⁇ m to 100 ⁇ m, preferably 5 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m. With such a thickness, it is possible to ensure sufficient electrode performance while reducing the amount of expensive electrode layer material used and reducing costs.
- the entire region where the through hole 1 a is provided is covered with the first electrode layer 2. That is, the through hole 1a is formed inside the region of the metal substrate 1 where the first electrode layer 2 is formed. In other words, all the through holes 1 a are provided facing the first electrode layer 2.
- the material of the first electrode layer 2 for example, a composite material such as NiO—GDC, Ni—GDC, NiO—YSZ, Ni—YSZ, CuO—CeO 2 , Cu—CeO 2 can be used.
- GDC, YSZ, and CeO 2 can be referred to as composite aggregates.
- the first electrode layer 2 may be formed by a low temperature baking method (for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range that does not perform a baking process in a high temperature range higher than 1100 ° C.) or a spray coating method (a thermal spraying method or an aerosol deposition method, It is preferably formed by an aerosol gas deposition method, a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, a cold spray method or the like), a PVD method (such as a sputtering method or a pulse laser deposition method), a CVD method or the like.
- a low temperature baking method for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range that does not perform a baking process in a high temperature range higher than 1100 ° C.
- a spray coating method a thermal spraying method or an aerosol deposition method, It is preferably formed by an aerosol gas deposition method, a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, a cold
- a good first electrode layer 2 can be obtained without using firing in a high temperature range higher than 1100 ° C., for example. Therefore, it is preferable because the interdiffusion of elements between the metal substrate 1 and the first electrode layer 2 can be suppressed without damaging the metal substrate 1 and an electrochemical element having excellent durability can be realized. Furthermore, it is more preferable to use a low-temperature firing method because handling of raw materials becomes easy.
- the first electrode layer 2 has a plurality of pores inside and on the surface in order to provide gas permeability. That is, the first electrode layer 2 is formed as a porous layer. For example, the first electrode layer 2 is formed so that the density thereof is 30% or more and less than 80%. As the size of the pores, a size suitable for a smooth reaction to proceed during the electrochemical reaction can be appropriately selected.
- the fine density is the ratio of the material constituting the layer to the space, and can be expressed as (1-porosity), and is equivalent to the relative density.
- the intermediate layer 3 can be formed in a thin layer on the first electrode layer 2 while covering the first electrode layer 2.
- the thickness can be, for example, about 1 ⁇ m to 100 ⁇ m, preferably about 2 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m, more preferably about 4 ⁇ m to 25 ⁇ m. With such a thickness, it is possible to ensure sufficient performance while reducing the cost by reducing the amount of expensive intermediate layer material used.
- Examples of the material of the intermediate layer 3 include YSZ (yttria-stabilized zirconia), SSZ (scandium-stabilized zirconia), GDC (gadolinium-doped ceria), YDC (yttrium-doped ceria), and SDC (samarium-doped ceria). Ceria) or the like can be used. In particular, ceria-based ceramics are preferably used.
- the intermediate layer 3 is formed by a low-temperature baking method (for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range that does not perform a baking process in a high temperature range higher than 1100 ° C.) or a spray coating method (a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition). It is preferably formed by a method such as a method such as a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, or a cold spray method), a PVD method (such as a sputtering method or a pulse laser deposition method), or a CVD method.
- a low-temperature baking method for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range that does not perform a baking process in a high temperature range higher than 1100 ° C.
- a spray coating method a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition. It is preferably formed by a method such as a method such as a powder
- the intermediate layer 3 can be obtained without firing in a high temperature region higher than 1100 ° C., for example. Therefore, elemental interdiffusion between the metal substrate 1 and the first electrode layer 2 can be suppressed without damaging the metal substrate 1, and an electrochemical element E having excellent durability can be realized. Further, it is more preferable to use a low-temperature baking method because handling of raw materials becomes easy.
- the intermediate layer 3 preferably has oxygen ion (oxide ion) conductivity. Further, it is more preferable to have mixed conductivity of oxygen ions (oxide ions) and electrons. The intermediate layer 3 having these properties is suitable for application to the electrochemical element E.
- the electrolyte layer 4 is formed in a thin layer on the intermediate layer 3 while covering the first electrode layer 2 and the intermediate layer 3. Moreover, it can also form in the state of a thin film whose thickness is 10 micrometers or less. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the electrolyte layer 4 is provided over (over straddling) the intermediate layer 3 and the metal substrate 1. By comprising in this way and joining the electrolyte layer 4 to the metal substrate 1, the whole electrochemical element can be excellent in robustness.
- the electrolyte layer 4 is provided in a region on the front side surface of the metal substrate 1 which is larger than the region in which the through hole 1 a is provided. That is, the through hole 1a is formed inside the region of the metal substrate 1 where the electrolyte layer 4 is formed.
- gas leakage from the first electrode layer 2 and the intermediate layer 3 can be suppressed around the electrolyte layer 4.
- gas is supplied from the back side of the metal substrate 1 to the first electrode layer 2 through the through hole 1a when the SOFC is operated.
- gas leakage can be suppressed without providing another member such as a gasket.
- the entire periphery of the first electrode layer 2 is covered with the electrolyte layer 4.
- the electrolyte layer 4 is provided above the first electrode layer 2 and the intermediate layer 3, and a gasket or the like is provided around the electrolyte layer 4. Also good.
- Examples of the material of the electrolyte layer 4 include YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia), SSZ (scandium stabilized zirconia), GDC (gadolinium doped ceria), YDC (yttrium doped ceria), SDC (samarium doped ceria).
- LSGM sinrontium / magnesium-added lanthanum gallate
- zirconia ceramics are preferably used.
- the material of the electrolyte layer 4 is made of a material that can exhibit high electrolyte performance even in a high temperature range of about 650 ° C. or higher, such as YSZ.
- a highly efficient SOFC system that uses heat generated in the SOFC cell stack for raw fuel gas reforming Can be built.
- the electrolyte layer 4 is formed by a low temperature baking method (for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range in which a baking process is not performed in a high temperature range exceeding 1100 ° C.) or a spray coating method (a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition). It is preferably formed by a method such as a method such as a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, or a cold spray method), a PVD method (such as a sputtering method or a pulse laser deposition method), or a CVD method.
- a low temperature baking method for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range in which a baking process is not performed in a high temperature range exceeding 1100 ° C.
- a spray coating method a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition. It is preferably formed by a method such as a method such as a powder jet
- the electrolyte layer 4 having a high density and a high gas barrier property can be obtained without firing in a high temperature region exceeding 1100 ° C., for example. Therefore, damage to the metal substrate 1 can be suppressed, elemental interdiffusion between the metal substrate 1 and the first electrode layer 2 can be suppressed, and an electrochemical element E excellent in performance and durability can be realized.
- a low-temperature firing method or a spray coating method because a low-cost element can be realized.
- it is more preferable to use a spray coating method because a dense electrolyte layer having a high gas tightness and gas barrier property can be easily obtained in a low temperature range.
- Electrolyte layer 4 is densely configured to shield gas leakage of anode gas and cathode gas and to exhibit high ionic conductivity.
- the density of the electrolyte layer 4 is preferably 90% or more, more preferably 95% or more, and further preferably 98% or more.
- the density is preferably 95% or more, and more preferably 98% or more.
- the electrolyte layer 4 is configured in a plurality of layers, it is preferable that at least a part thereof includes a layer (dense electrolyte layer) having a density of 98% or more, and 99% It is more preferable that the above layer (dense electrolyte layer) is included.
- the reaction preventing layer 5 can be formed on the electrolyte layer 4 in a thin layer state.
- the thickness can be, for example, about 1 ⁇ m to 100 ⁇ m, preferably about 2 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m, more preferably 3 ⁇ m to 15 ⁇ m. With such a thickness, it is possible to secure sufficient performance while reducing the cost by reducing the amount of expensive reaction preventing layer material used.
- the material of the reaction preventing layer 5 As the material of the reaction preventing layer 5, a material that can prevent a reaction between the component of the electrolyte layer 4 and the component of the second electrode layer 6 is used. By introducing the reaction preventing layer 5 between the electrolyte layer 4 and the second electrode layer 6, the reaction between the constituent material of the second electrode layer 6 and the constituent material of the electrolyte layer 4 is effectively suppressed, and electrochemical The long-term stability of the performance of the element E can be improved.
- a material containing Ce is used as the material of the reaction preventing layer 5.
- a material containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sm, Gd and Y is preferably used as the material for the reaction preventing layer 5.
- the formed reaction prevention layer 5 contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sm, Gd and Y, and the total content of these elements is 1.0 mass% or more and 10 mass% or less. Good.
- reaction preventing layer 5 is formed by appropriately using a method that can be formed at a processing temperature of 1100 ° C. or less, damage to the metal substrate 1 is suppressed, and element interdiffusion between the metal substrate 1 and the first electrode layer 2 is suppressed. Can be suppressed, and an electrochemical element E excellent in performance and durability can be realized.
- low-temperature firing methods for example, wet methods using a firing treatment in a low temperature range that does not perform a firing treatment in a high temperature range exceeding 1100 ° C.
- spray coating methods thermal spraying method, aerosol deposition method, aerosol gas deposition method, powder
- a PVD method a sputtering method, a pulse laser deposition method, or the like
- CVD method or the like
- it is preferable to use a low-temperature firing method or a spray coating method because a low-cost element can be realized.
- it is more preferable to use a low-temperature firing method because handling of raw materials becomes easy.
- the second electrode layer 6 can be formed in a thin layer on the reaction preventing layer 5.
- the thickness can be, for example, about 1 ⁇ m to 100 ⁇ m, preferably 5 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m. With such a thickness, it is possible to ensure sufficient electrode performance while reducing the cost by reducing the amount of expensive second electrode layer material used.
- the second electrode layer 6 contains large particles and small particles.
- the small particles have a particle size of 200 nm or less when contained in the second electrode layer 6.
- the large particles have a particle size of 500 nm or more when contained in the second electrode layer 6.
- the second electrode layer 6 has a porous and fine open pore structure, and has a high performance having a three-dimensional gas diffusion path.
- the second electrode layer 6 is formed so as to have a porosity of 20% to 40%.
- the large particles contained in the second electrode layer 6 may contain many long and thin particles. For example, it is preferable that many particles whose length in the longitudinal direction is twice or more than the length in the lateral direction are included. For example, it is preferable that many particles having an aspect ratio of 2 or more obtained by dividing the length in the longitudinal direction by the length in the short direction are contained. It is more preferable that such particles occupy 50% or more of the large particles.
- the second electrode layer 6 may have a plurality of layers. These multiple layers may differ in the content of large particles.
- the second electrode layer 6 includes a first layer and a second layer that is closer to the electrolyte layer 4 than the first layer, and the content of large particles in the first layer is large in the second layer. It is preferable that the content is larger than the particle content.
- the porosity of the first layer is higher than that of the second layer. That is, the second layer is more dense than the first layer.
- the content rate of a large particle is the weight ratio of the large particle with respect to the sum total of a large particle and a small particle.
- the content of large particles in the first layer is 30 to 80% and the large particles in the second layer is 20 to 70%.
- the plurality of layers included in the second electrode layer 6 is not limited to two, and may be three or more.
- the second electrode layer 6 may be configured such that the content of large particles increases in order from the layer closer to the electrolyte layer 4 toward the further layer.
- At least one of the small particles and the large particles is preferably at least one of a ceria-based oxide, a zirconia-based oxide, and a perovskite complex oxide.
- the small particles are preferably ceria-based oxides.
- the small particles are any one of GDC (gadolinium-doped ceria), YDC (yttrium-doped ceria), and SDC (samarium-doped ceria).
- the small particles may be zirconia-based oxides.
- the small particles may be YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia) or SSZ (scandium stabilized zirconia).
- the small particles may be a mixture of the above-mentioned ceria-based oxide and zirconia-based oxide.
- the large particles are preferably a perovskite complex oxide.
- the second electrode layer 6 is preferably a perovskite oxide containing two or more elements selected from the group consisting of La, Sr, Sm, Mn, Co, and Fe.
- the large particles may be LSCF or LSM.
- the large particles may be (LaSr) (CoFe) O 4 .
- the second electrode layer 6 composed of the above substances can function as an air electrode (cathode).
- the current collecting layer can be formed on the second electrode layer 6 in a thin layer state. By forming the current collecting layer, a high performance electrochemical element having a small current collecting resistance can be obtained.
- the formation of the second electrode layer 6 is appropriately performed using a method that can be formed at a processing temperature of 800 ° C. or higher and lower than 1100 ° C.
- grain growth of the particles constituting the second electrode layer 6 can be suppressed, and metal It is preferable because damage to the substrate 1 can be suppressed, and in addition, elemental interdiffusion between the metal substrate 1 and the first electrode layer 2 can be suppressed, and an electrochemical element E excellent in performance and durability can be realized.
- a low-temperature baking method for example, a wet method using a baking process in a low temperature range that does not perform a baking process in a high temperature range of 1100 ° C.
- a spray coating method (a spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition method, A powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, a cold spray method, or the like), a PVD method (a sputtering method, a pulse laser deposition method, or the like), a CVD method, or the like can be used as appropriate.
- a low-temperature firing method or a spray coating method because a low-cost element can be realized.
- it is more preferable to use a low-temperature firing method because handling of raw materials becomes easy.
- the electrochemical element E can be used as a power generation cell of a solid oxide fuel cell.
- a fuel gas containing hydrogen is supplied from the back surface of the metal substrate 1 to the first electrode layer 2 through the through-hole 1a, and air is supplied to the second electrode layer 6 that is the counter electrode of the first electrode layer 2. And operated at a temperature of 500 ° C. or higher and 900 ° C. or lower.
- oxygen O 2 contained in air reacts with electrons e ⁇ in the second electrode layer 6 to generate oxygen ions O 2 ⁇ .
- the oxygen ions O 2 ⁇ move through the electrolyte layer 4 to the first electrode layer 2.
- the first electrode layer 2 hydrogen H 2 contained in the supplied fuel gas reacts with oxygen ions O 2 ⁇ to generate water H 2 O and electrons e ⁇ . Due to the above reaction, an electromotive force is generated between the first electrode layer 2 and the second electrode layer 6.
- the first electrode layer 2 functions as an SOFC fuel electrode (anode)
- the second electrode layer 6 functions as an air electrode (cathode).
- the first electrode layer 2 is formed as a thin film in a region wider than the region where the through hole 1a on the front side surface of the metal substrate 1 is provided.
- the through hole of the metal substrate 1 can be provided by laser processing or the like.
- the first electrode layer 2 is formed by a low-temperature baking method (wet method in which baking is performed in a low temperature region of 1100 ° C. or lower), a spray coating method (thermal spraying method, aerosol deposition method, aerosol gas deposition).
- a method such as a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, or a cold spray method), a PVD method (such as a sputtering method or a pulse laser deposition method), or a CVD method. Regardless of which method is used, it is desirable to carry out at a temperature of 1100 ° C. or lower in order to suppress the deterioration of the metal substrate 1.
- the first electrode layer forming step is performed by a low temperature firing method, specifically, it is performed as in the following example.
- the material powder of the 1st electrode layer 2 and a solvent (dispersion medium) are mixed, a material paste is created, and it applies to the surface of the metal substrate 1 at the front side.
- the 1st electrode layer 2 is compression-molded (electrode layer smoothing process), and it bakes at 1100 degrees C or less (electrode layer baking process).
- the compression molding of the first electrode layer 2 can be performed, for example, by CIP (Cold Isostatic Pressing) molding, roll pressing molding, RIP (Rubber Isostatic Pressing) molding, or the like.
- the electrode layer is preferably fired at a temperature of 800 ° C.
- the order of the electrode layer smoothing step and the electrode layer firing step can be interchanged.
- the electrode layer smoothing step and the electrode layer firing step are omitted, or the electrode layer smoothing step and the electrode layer firing step are described later. It can also be included in the firing step.
- the electrode layer smoothing step may be performed by lapping, leveling, surface cutting / polishing, or the like.
- the metal oxide layer 1b (diffusion suppression layer) is formed on the surface of the metal substrate 1.
- the firing step includes a firing step in which the firing atmosphere is an atmospheric condition with a low oxygen partial pressure, a high-quality metal oxide layer 1b (diffusion restraint) that has a high element interdiffusion suppression effect and a low resistance value. Layer) is preferable.
- a separate diffusion suppression layer forming step may be included, including the case where the first electrode layer forming step is a coating method in which baking is not performed. In any case, it is desirable to carry out at a processing temperature of 1100 ° C. or less that can suppress damage to the metal substrate 1.
- the metal oxide layer 1b (diffusion suppression layer) may be formed on the surface of the metal substrate 1 during the firing step in the intermediate layer forming step described later.
- the intermediate layer 3 is formed in a thin layer on the first electrode layer 2 so as to cover the first electrode layer 2.
- the intermediate layer 3 is formed by a low-temperature baking method (wet method in which baking is performed in a low temperature region of 1100 ° C. or lower), a spray coating method (a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition method, A method such as a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, or a cold spray method), a PVD method (such as a sputtering method or a pulse laser deposition method), or a CVD method can be used. Regardless of which method is used, it is desirable to carry out at a temperature of 1100 ° C. or lower in order to suppress the deterioration of the metal substrate 1.
- the intermediate layer forming step is performed by a low-temperature firing method, specifically, it is performed as in the following example.
- the material powder of the intermediate layer 3 and a solvent (dispersion medium) are mixed to prepare a material paste, which is applied to the front surface of the metal substrate 1.
- the intermediate layer 3 is compression-molded (intermediate layer smoothing step) and fired at 1100 ° C. or less (intermediate layer firing step).
- the intermediate layer 3 can be rolled by, for example, CIP (Cold Isostatic Pressing) molding, roll pressing molding, RIP (Rubber Isostatic Pressing) molding, or the like.
- the intermediate layer is preferably fired at a temperature of 800 ° C. or higher and 1100 ° C. or lower.
- the intermediate layer 3 having a high strength can be formed while suppressing damage and deterioration of the metal substrate 1 at such a temperature. Moreover, it is more preferable when baking of the intermediate
- the intermediate layer smoothing step may be performed by lapping, leveling, surface cutting / polishing, or the like.
- the electrolyte layer 4 is formed in a thin layer on the intermediate layer 3 while covering the first electrode layer 2 and the intermediate layer 3. Moreover, you may form in the state of a thin film whose thickness is 10 micrometers or less. As described above, the electrolyte layer 4 is formed by a low temperature baking method (wet method in which baking is performed in a low temperature region of 1100 ° C.
- a spray coating method (a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition method, A method such as a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, or a cold spray method), a PVD method (such as a sputtering method or a pulse laser deposition method), or a CVD method can be used. Regardless of which method is used, it is desirable to carry out at a temperature of 1100 ° C. or lower in order to suppress the deterioration of the metal substrate 1.
- the electrolyte layer forming step In order to form a high-quality electrolyte layer 4 that is dense, airtight and has high gas barrier performance in a temperature range of 1100 ° C. or lower, it is desirable to perform the electrolyte layer forming step by a spray coating method. In that case, the material of the electrolyte layer 4 is sprayed toward the intermediate layer 3 on the metal substrate 1 to form the electrolyte layer 4.
- reaction prevention layer formation step the reaction preventing layer 5 is formed on the electrolyte layer 4 in a thin layer state.
- the reaction preventing layer 5 is formed by a low-temperature baking method, a spray coating method (a thermal spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition method, a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, a cold spray method). Etc.), PVD method (sputtering method, pulsed laser deposition method, etc.), CVD method and the like can be used. Regardless of which method is used, it is desirable to carry out at a temperature of 1100 ° C. or lower in order to suppress the deterioration of the metal substrate 1.
- a leveling process or a surface cutting / polishing process may be performed after the formation of the reaction preventing layer 5, or a press working may be performed after the wet formation and before firing. Good.
- the second electrode layer 6 is formed in a thin layer on the reaction preventing layer 5.
- the second electrode layer 6 is formed by a low temperature baking method, a spray coating method (a spraying method, an aerosol deposition method, an aerosol gas deposition method, a powder jet deposition method, a particle jet deposition method, a cold spray method). And other methods), PVD methods (sputtering methods, pulsed laser deposition methods, etc.), CVD methods, and the like can be used. Regardless of which method is used, it is desirable to carry out at a temperature of less than 1100 ° C. in order to suppress deterioration of the metal substrate 1 and grain growth of the constituent particles.
- a plurality of layers having different forms and properties can be formed by changing the materials used and the conditions for forming the layers. For example, when two layers having different large particle contents are formed by screen printing, the following process is performed. First, a second layer (a layer close to the electrolyte layer 4) is formed by screen printing. Next, the first layer is formed by screen printing using a paste having a large content of a large particle material (for example, LSCF). Next, baking is performed to obtain the second electrode layer 6.
- the current collecting layer is formed on the second electrode layer 6 in a thin layer state.
- the current collecting layer is formed by a low-temperature firing method, a spray coating method (spraying method, aerosol deposition method, aerosol gas deposition method, powder jet deposition method, particle jet deposition method, cold spray method, etc. Method), PVD method (sputtering method, pulse laser deposition method, etc.), CVD method and the like can be used. Whichever method is used, it is desirable that the temperature be lower than 1100 ° C. in order to suppress the deterioration of the metal substrate 1.
- the electrochemical element E can be manufactured as described above.
- the intermediate layer 3 and the reaction preventing layer 5 may be configured so as not to include either one or both. That is, a form in which the first electrode layer 2 and the electrolyte layer 4 are formed in contact with each other, or a form in which the electrolyte layer 4 and the second electrode layer 6 are formed in contact with each other is possible.
- the intermediate layer forming step and the reaction preventing layer forming step are omitted. Note that a step of forming another layer can be added, or a plurality of layers of the same type can be stacked. In any case, it is preferable to perform the step at a temperature of 1100 ° C. or lower.
- a metal substrate 1 was manufactured by providing a plurality of through holes 1a by laser processing in a central region of a metal plate having a thickness of 0.3 mm and a craft 22APU.
- the first electrode layer 2 was laminated in a region having a radius of 3 mm from the center of the metal substrate 1. Note that screen printing was used to form the first electrode layer 2. And the baking process was performed at 950 degreeC with respect to the metal substrate 1 which laminated
- the intermediate layer 3 was laminated in a region having a radius of 5 mm from the center of the metal substrate 1 on which the first electrode layer 2 was laminated by screen printing.
- the intermediate layer 3 having a flat surface was formed by performing a baking process at 1000 ° C. (intermediate layer forming step).
- the thickness of the first electrode layer 2 obtained by the above steps was about 15 ⁇ m, and the thickness of the intermediate layer 3 was about 15 ⁇ m.
- the metal substrate 1 on which the first electrode layer 2 and the intermediate layer 3 are laminated is a substrate with an electrode layer having gas flowability.
- an 8YSZ (yttria stabilized zirconia) component having a mode diameter of about 0.7 ⁇ m is placed on the intermediate layer 3 of the metal substrate 1 so as to cover the intermediate layer 3, and a scanning speed of 5 mm / second in a range of 15 mm ⁇ 15 mm.
- the substrate was moved while spraying to form the electrolyte layer 4 (spray coating). At that time, the metal substrate 1 was not heated (electrolyte layer forming step).
- the thickness of the electrolyte layer 4 obtained by the above steps was about 9 to 10 ⁇ m.
- the amount of He leak of the metal substrate 1 in the state where the first electrode layer 2, the intermediate layer 3, and the electrolyte layer 4 are laminated is measured under a pressure of 0.2 MPa, the amount of He leak is a detection lower limit (1. 0 mL / min ⁇ cm 2 ). Therefore, it can be seen that the formed electrolyte layer 4 has gas barrier properties.
- the reaction preventing layer 5 was formed on the electrolyte layer 4 of the electrochemical element E by screen printing using the paste.
- reaction preventing layer 5 The electrochemical device E on which the reaction preventing layer 5 was formed was subjected to CIP molding and then subjected to a baking treatment at 1000 ° C. for 1 hour to form the reaction preventing layer 5 having a flat surface (reaction preventing layer). Forming step).
- GDC powder having a median particle size of 0.15 ⁇ m and LSCF powder having a median particle size of 0.64 ⁇ m are mixed at a weight ratio of 3: 7, and an organic binder and an organic solvent (dispersion medium) are mixed.
- a paste was prepared. Using the paste, the second electrode layer 6 was formed on the reaction preventing layer 5 by screen printing. Finally, the electrochemical element E on which the second electrode layer 6 was formed was baked at 900 ° C. (second electrode layer forming step) to obtain the electrochemical element E.
- the electron micrograph of the cross section of this electrochemical element E is shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
- the second electrode layer 6 is formed to be porous. From the electron micrograph of FIG. 5, the porosity of the second electrode layer 6 is recognized to be 26%.
- the presence of particles having a particle size of 500 nm or more (A51 to A54) and the presence of many particles having a particle size of 200 nm or less are observed.
- the presence of particles (A61) having a particle size of 500 nm or more and the presence of a large number of particles having a particle size of 200 nm or less are observed. Therefore, it can be seen from the electron micrographs of FIGS. 5 and 6 that the second electrode layer 6 contains small particles having a particle size of 200 nm or less and large particles having a particle size of 500 nm or more.
- FIG. 7 is an electron micrograph of another field of view of the same sample.
- 8 and 9 are EPMA element mapping diagrams in the same field of view as FIG.
- FIG. 8 shows the distribution of Fe. Since Fe is a constituent element of LSCF, the site shown in dark color in FIG. 8 corresponds to particles derived from LSCF powder.
- FIG. 9 shows the distribution of Ce. Since Ce is a constituent element of GDC, the site shown in dark color in FIG. 9 corresponds to particles derived from GDC powder.
- A71 and A72 shown in the electron micrograph of FIG. 7 are particles (large particles) having a particle size of 500 nm or more.
- the portions (A81 and A82) corresponding to A71 and A72 are dark, and Fe is distributed in the portions.
- the portions corresponding to A71 and A72 are not dark and Ce is not distributed in the portions. Therefore, it can be seen that the large particles A71 and A72 are particles derived from the LSCF powder.
- the electrochemical element E has a U-shaped member 7 attached to the back surface of the metal substrate 1, and a cylindrical support is formed by the metal substrate 1 and the U-shaped member 7. is doing.
- a plurality of electrochemical elements E are stacked with the current collecting member 26 interposed therebetween, so that an electrochemical module M is configured.
- the current collecting member 26 is joined to the second electrode layer 6 of the electrochemical element E and the U-shaped member 7 to electrically connect them.
- the electrochemical module M has a gas manifold 17, a current collecting member 26, a termination member, and a current drawing portion.
- a plurality of stacked electrochemical elements E are supplied with gas from the gas manifold 17 with one open end of the cylindrical support connected to the gas manifold 17. The supplied gas flows through the inside of the cylindrical support and is supplied to the first electrode layer 2 through the through hole 1 a of the metal substrate 1.
- FIG. 3 shows an outline of the energy system Z and the electrochemical device Y.
- the energy system Z includes an electrochemical device Y and a heat exchanger 53 as an exhaust heat utilization unit that reuses the heat discharged from the electrochemical device Y.
- the electrochemical device Y includes an electrochemical module M, a desulfurizer 31 and a reformer 34, a fuel supply unit that supplies a fuel gas containing a reducing component to the electrochemical module M, and an electrochemical module. And an inverter 38 for extracting electric power from M.
- the electrochemical device Y includes a desulfurizer 31, a reforming water tank 32, a vaporizer 33, a reformer 34, a blower 35, a combustion unit 36, an inverter 38, a control unit 39, a storage container 40, and an electrochemical module M.
- a desulfurizer 31 a reforming water tank 32, a vaporizer 33, a reformer 34, a blower 35, a combustion unit 36, an inverter 38, a control unit 39, a storage container 40, and an electrochemical module M.
- the desulfurizer 31 removes (desulfurizes) sulfur compound components contained in hydrocarbon-based raw fuel such as city gas.
- hydrocarbon-based raw fuel such as city gas.
- the vaporizer 33 generates steam from the reformed water supplied from the reformed water tank 32.
- the reformer 34 steam-reforms the raw fuel desulfurized by the desulfurizer 31 using the steam generated by the vaporizer 33 to generate a reformed gas containing hydrogen.
- the electrochemical module M uses the reformed gas supplied from the reformer 34 and the air supplied from the blower 35 to generate an electrochemical reaction to generate power.
- the combustion unit 36 mixes the reaction exhaust gas discharged from the electrochemical module M and air, and combusts the combustible component in the reaction exhaust gas.
- the electrochemical module M has a plurality of electrochemical elements E and a gas manifold 17.
- the plurality of electrochemical elements E are arranged in parallel while being electrically connected to each other, and one end (lower end) of the electrochemical element E is fixed to the gas manifold 17.
- the electrochemical element E generates electricity by causing an electrochemical reaction between the reformed gas supplied through the gas manifold 17 and the air supplied from the blower 35.
- the inverter 38 adjusts the output power of the electrochemical module M to the same voltage and the same frequency as the power received from the commercial system (not shown).
- the control unit 39 controls the operation of the electrochemical device Y and the energy system Z.
- the vaporizer 33, the reformer 34, the electrochemical module M, and the combustion unit 36 are stored in the storage container 40.
- the reformer 34 performs the reforming process of the raw fuel using the combustion heat generated by the combustion of the reaction exhaust gas in the combustion unit 36.
- the raw fuel is supplied to the desulfurizer 31 through the raw fuel supply path 42 by the operation of the booster pump 41.
- the reforming water in the reforming water tank 32 is supplied to the vaporizer 33 through the reforming water supply path 44 by the operation of the reforming water pump 43.
- the raw fuel supply path 42 is downstream of the desulfurizer 31 and is joined to the reformed water supply path 44, and the reformed water and raw fuel merged outside the storage container 40 are stored in the storage container.
- the carburetor 33 provided in 40 is supplied.
- the reformed water is vaporized by the vaporizer 33 and becomes steam.
- the raw fuel containing the steam generated in the vaporizer 33 is supplied to the reformer 34 through the steam-containing raw fuel supply path 45.
- the raw fuel is steam-reformed by the reformer 34, and a reformed gas (first gas having a reducing component) containing hydrogen gas as a main component is generated.
- the reformed gas generated in the reformer 34 is supplied to the gas manifold 17 of the electrochemical module M through the reformed gas supply path 46.
- the reformed gas supplied to the gas manifold 17 is distributed to the plurality of electrochemical elements E, and is supplied to the electrochemical elements E from the lower end that is a connecting portion between the electrochemical elements E and the gas manifold 17.
- Hydrogen (reducing component) in the reformed gas is mainly used for electrochemical reaction in the electrochemical element E.
- the reaction exhaust gas containing the remaining hydrogen gas that has not been used for the reaction is discharged from the upper end of the electrochemical element E to the combustion section 36.
- the reaction exhaust gas is combusted in the combustion part 36 and is discharged as combustion exhaust gas from the combustion exhaust gas outlet 50 to the outside of the storage container 40.
- a combustion catalyst portion 51 (for example, a platinum-based catalyst) is disposed at the combustion exhaust gas outlet 50 to burn and remove reducing components such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen contained in the combustion exhaust gas.
- the combustion exhaust gas discharged from the combustion exhaust gas outlet 50 is sent to the heat exchanger 53 through the combustion exhaust gas discharge passage 52.
- the heat exchanger 53 exchanges heat between the flue gas generated by the combustion in the combustion unit 36 and the supplied cold water to generate hot water. That is, the heat exchanger 53 operates as an exhaust heat utilization unit that reuses the heat exhausted from the electrochemical device Y.
- reaction exhaust gas utilization part which utilizes the reaction exhaust gas discharged
- the reaction exhaust gas contains residual hydrogen gas that was not used for the reaction in the electrochemical element E.
- the remaining hydrogen gas is used to use heat by combustion, or to generate power by a fuel cell or the like, thereby effectively using energy.
- FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the electrochemical module M.
- the electrochemical module M according to this embodiment constitutes the electrochemical module M by laminating the above-described electrochemical element E with the inter-cell connecting member 71 interposed therebetween.
- the inter-cell connection member 71 is a plate-like member that has conductivity and does not have gas permeability, and grooves 72 that are orthogonal to each other are formed on the front surface and the back surface.
- the inter-cell connection member 71 can be made of metal such as stainless steel or metal oxide.
- one groove 72 becomes the first gas flow path 72 a and supplies gas to the front side of the electrochemical element E, that is, the second electrode layer 6.
- the other groove 72 becomes the second gas flow path 72b, and gas is supplied from the back side of the electrochemical element E, that is, the back side surface of the metal substrate 1 to the first electrode layer 2 through the through hole 1a.
- this electrochemical module M When operating this electrochemical module M as a fuel cell, oxygen is supplied to the first gas channel 72a and hydrogen is supplied to the second gas channel 72b. Then, the reaction as a fuel cell proceeds in the electrochemical element E, and electromotive force / current is generated. The generated electric power is taken out of the electrochemical module M from the inter-cell connection members 71 at both ends of the stacked electrochemical element E.
- the grooves 72 that are orthogonal to each other are formed on the front and back surfaces of the inter-cell connection member 71, but the grooves 72 that are parallel to each other can also be formed on the front and back surfaces of the inter-cell connection member 71. .
- the electrochemical element E is used for a solid oxide fuel cell.
- the electrochemical element E is used for a solid oxide electrolytic cell, an oxygen sensor using a solid oxide, or the like. You can also
- the metal substrate 1 is used for a metal-supported solid oxide fuel cell using the metal substrate 1 as a support.
- the first electrode layer 2 or the second electrode layer 6 is used as a support. It can also be used for an electrode-supported solid oxide fuel cell and an electrolyte-supported solid oxide fuel cell using the electrolyte layer 4 as a support. In those cases, the first electrode layer 2 or the second electrode layer 6 or the electrolyte layer 4 can be made to have a necessary thickness so that a function as a support can be obtained.
- a composite material such as NiO—GDC, Ni—GDC, NiO—YSZ, Ni—YSZ, CuO—CeO 2 , Cu—CeO 2 is used as the material of the first electrode layer 2.
- a complex oxide such as LSCF or LSM was used as the material of the second electrode layer 6, for example.
- the electrochemical device E configured as described above supplies hydrogen gas to the first electrode layer 2 as a fuel electrode (anode), and supplies air to the second electrode layer 6 as an air electrode (cathode). It can be used as an oxide fuel cell.
- the electrochemical element E can be configured such that the first electrode layer 2 can be an air electrode and the second electrode layer 6 can be a fuel electrode.
- a composite oxide such as LSCF or LSM is used as the material of the first electrode layer 2, and NiO-GDC, Ni-GDC, NiO-YSZ, Ni-YSZ, CuO—CeO is used as the material of the second electrode layer 6, for example. 2.
- a composite material such as Cu—CeO 2 is used.
- the electrochemical element E configured as described above, air is supplied to the first electrode layer 2 to form an air electrode, hydrogen gas is supplied to the second electrode layer 6 to form a fuel electrode, and the electrochemical element E is solid. It can be used as an oxide fuel cell.
- Electrode layer 1 Metal substrate (metal support) 1a: Through-hole 2: Electrode layer 3: Intermediate layer 4: First electrolyte layer (counter electrode layer, fuel electrode layer) 4a: Electrolyte layer upper side surface 5: Reaction preventing layer 6: Second electrode layer (electrode layer, air electrode layer) B: Substrate with electrode layer E: Electrochemical element M: Electrochemical module Y: Electrochemical apparatus Z: Energy system
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電極層を有する電気化学素子であって、
前記電極層が小粒子と大粒子とを含有し、
前記小粒子の前記電極層における粒径が200nm以下であり、
前記大粒子の前記電極層における粒径が500nm以上である点にある。
また、小粒子の粒径が200nm以下であれば、電極層が、三次元的なガスの拡散パスをより確かに有する、高性能な電極層とすることができるため、好ましい。
加えて、大粒子の粒径が500nm以上であれば、電極層が、三次元的なガスの拡散パスをより確かに有する、高性能な電極層とすることができるため、好ましい。
なお、望ましくはアスペクト比が2以上の粒子の割合が6割以上、更に望ましくは7割以上であると、更に確実に三次元的なガスの拡散パスが形成され、より好適である。
加えて、アスペクト比が2.5以上であると、更に確実に三次元的なガスの拡散パスが形成され、より好適である。
本発明に係る電気化学装置の特徴構成は、上述の電気化学モジュールと、前記電気化学モジュールから電力を取り出すインバータとを少なくとも有する点にある。
また、前記電極層の焼成が、1050℃以下で行われると、電極層を構成する粒子の流成長を抑えられ、三次元的なガスの拡散パスをより形成しやすくなるため、より好ましい。
以下、図1を参照しながら、本実施形態に係る電気化学素子Eおよび固体酸化物形燃料電池(Solid Oxide Fuel Cell:SOFC)について説明する。電気化学素子Eは、例えば、水素を含む燃料ガスと空気の供給を受けて発電する固体酸化物形燃料電池の構成要素として用いられる。なお以下、層の位置関係などを表す際、例えば電解質層4から見て第2電極層6の側を「上」または「上側」、第1電極層2の側を「下」または「下側」という場合がある。また、金属基板1における第1電極層2が形成されている側の面を「表側」、反対側の面を「裏側」という場合がある。
電気化学素子Eは、図1に示される通り、金属基板1(金属支持体)と、金属基板1の上に形成された第1電極層2(対極電極層、燃料極層)と、第1電極層2の上に形成された中間層3と、中間層3の上に形成された電解質層4とを有する。そして電気化学素子Eは、更に、電解質層4の上に形成された反応防止層5と、反応防止層5の上に形成された第2電極層6(電極層、空気極層)とを有する。つまり第2電極層6は電解質層4の上に形成され、反応防止層5は電解質層4と第2電極層6との間に形成されている。本実施形態に係る電気化学素子Eは、電解質層4と、電解質層4と第2電極層6との間に配置された反応防止層5とを有する。第1電極層2は多孔質であり、電解質層4は緻密である。第2電極層6の上、すなわち第2電極層6の電解質層4とは逆の面に、電子導電性を有する集電層が配置されてもよい。集電層の材料は例えば、LSCF(Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Ferrite)、LSM(Lanthanum Strontium Manganite)等の導電性を有するセラミックス材料を用いることができる。
金属基板1は、第1電極層2、中間層3および電解質層4等を支持して電気化学素子Eの強度を保つ、支持体としての役割を担う。金属基板1の材料としては、電子伝導性、耐熱性、耐酸化性および耐腐食性に優れた材料が用いられる。例えば、フェライト系ステンレス、オーステナイト系ステンレス、ニッケル基合金などが用いられる。特に、クロムを含む合金が好適に用いられる。なお本実施形態では、金属支持体として板状の金属基板1が用いられるが、金属支持体としては他の形状、例えば箱状、円筒状などの形状も可能である。
なお、金属基板1は、支持体として電気化学素子を形成するのに充分な強度を有すれば良く、例えば、0.1mm~2mm程度、好ましくは0.1mm~1mm程度、より好ましくは0.1mm~0.5mm程度の厚みのものを用いることができる。
また、最大厚さが約1.1μm以下であることが好ましい。
金属酸化物層1bは種々の手法により形成されうるが、金属基板1の表面を酸化させて金属酸化物とする手法が好適に利用される。また、金属基板1の表面に、金属酸化物層1bをスプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、スパッタリング法やPLD法等のPVD法、CVD法などにより形成しても良いし、メッキと酸化処理によって形成しても良い。更に、金属酸化物層1bは導電性の高いスピネル相などを含んでも良い。
第1電極層2は、図1に示すように、金属基板1の表側の面であって貫通孔1aが設けられた領域より大きな領域に、薄層の状態で設けることができる。薄層とする場合は、その厚さを、例えば、1μm~100μm程度、好ましくは、5μm~50μmとすることができる。このような厚さにすると、高価な電極層材料の使用量を低減してコストダウンを図りつつ、十分な電極性能を確保することが可能となる。貫通孔1aが設けられた領域の全体が、第1電極層2に覆われている。つまり、貫通孔1aは金属基板1における第1電極層2が形成された領域の内側に形成されている。換言すれば、全ての貫通孔1aが第1電極層2に面して設けられている。
すなわち第1電極層2は、多孔質な層として形成される。第1電極層2は、例えば、その緻密度が30%以上80%未満となるように形成される。細孔のサイズは、電気化学反応を行う際に円滑な反応が進行するのに適したサイズを適宜選ぶことができる。なお緻密度とは、層を構成する材料の空間に占める割合であって、(1-空孔率)と表すことができ、また、相対密度と同等である。
中間層3は、図1に示すように、第1電極層2を覆った状態で、第1電極層2の上に薄層の状態で形成することができる。薄層とする場合は、その厚さを、例えば、1μm~100μm程度、好ましくは2μm~50μm程度、より好ましくは4μm~25μm程度とすることができる。このような厚さにすると、高価な中間層材料の使用量を低減してコストダウンを図りつつ、十分な性能を確保することが可能となる。中間層3の材料としては、例えば、YSZ(イットリア安定化ジルコニア)、SSZ(スカンジウム安定化ジルコニア)やGDC(ガドリウム・ドープ・セリア)、YDC(イットリウム・ドープ・セリア)、SDC(サマリウム・ドープ・セリア)等を用いることができる。特にセリア系のセラミックスが好適に用いられる。
また、低温焼成法を用いると、原材料のハンドリングが容易になるので更に好ましい。
電解質層4は、図1に示すように、第1電極層2および中間層3を覆った状態で、中間層3の上に薄層の状態で形成される。また、厚さが10μm以下の薄膜の状態で形成することもできる。詳しくは電解質層4は、図1に示すように、中間層3の上と金属基板1の上とにわたって(跨って)設けられる。このように構成し、電解質層4を金属基板1に接合することで、電気化学素子全体として堅牢性に優れたものとすることができる。
反応防止層5は、電解質層4の上に薄層の状態で形成することができる。薄層とする場合は、その厚さを、例えば、1μm~100μm程度、好ましくは2μm~50μm程度、より好ましくは3μm以上15μm以下とすることができる。このような厚さにすると、高価な反応防止層材料の使用量を低減してコストダウンを図りつつ、十分な性能を確保することが可能となる。
第2電極層6は、反応防止層5の上に薄層の状態で形成することができる。薄層とする場合は、その厚さを、例えば、1μm~100μm程度、好ましくは、5μm~50μmとすることができる。このような厚さにすると、高価な第2電極層材料の使用量を低減してコストダウンを図りつつ、十分な電極性能を確保することが可能となる。
小粒子は、セリア系酸化物であると好ましい。例えば小粒子がGDC(ガドリウム・ドープ・セリア)、YDC(イットリウム・ドープ・セリア)、SDC(サマリウム・ドープ・セリア)のいずれかであると好ましい。
集電層は、第2電極層6の上に薄層の状態で形成することができる。集電層を形成することで、集電抵抗の小さい、高性能な電気化学素子とすることができる。
以上のように電気化学素子Eを構成することで、電気化学素子Eを固体酸化物形燃料電池の発電セルとして用いることができる。例えば、金属基板1の裏側の面から貫通孔1aを通じて水素を含む燃料ガスを第1電極層2へ供給し、第1電極層2の対極となる第2電極層6へ空気を供給し、例えば、500℃以上900℃以下の温度で作動させる。そうすると、第2電極層6において空気に含まれる酸素O2が電子e-と反応して酸素イオンO2-が生成される。その酸素イオンO2-が電解質層4を通って第1電極層2へ移動する。第1電極層2においては、供給された燃料ガスに含まれる水素H2が酸素イオンO2-と反応し、水H2Oと電子e-が生成される。以上の反応により、第1電極層2と第2電極層6との間に起電力が発生する。この場合、第1電極層2はSOFCの燃料極(アノード)として機能し、第2電極層6は空気極(カソード)として機能する。(電気化学素子の製造方法)
次に、本実施形態に係る電気化学素子Eの製造方法について説明する。
第1電極層形成ステップでは、金属基板1の表側の面の貫通孔1aが設けられた領域より広い領域に第1電極層2が薄膜の状態で形成される。金属基板1の貫通孔はレーザー加工等によって設けることができる。第1電極層2の形成は、上述したように、低温焼成法(1100℃以下の低温域での焼成処理を行う湿式法)、スプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、PVD法(スパッタリング法、パルスレーザーデポジション法など)、CVD法などの方法を用いることができる。いずれの方法を用いる場合であっても、金属基板1の劣化を抑制するため、1100℃以下の温度で行うことが望ましい。
まず、第1電極層2の材料粉末と溶媒(分散媒)とを混合して材料ペーストを作成し、金属基板1の表側の面に塗布する。そして第1電極層2を圧縮成形し(電極層平滑化工程)、1100℃以下で焼成する(電極層焼成工程)。第1電極層2の圧縮成形は、例えば、CIP(Cold Isostatic Pressing、冷間静水圧加圧)成形、ロール加圧成形、RIP(Rubber Isostatic Pressing)成形などにより行うことができる。また、電極層の焼成は、800℃以上1100℃以下の温度で行うと好適である。また、電極層平滑化工程と電極層焼成工程の順序を入れ替えることもできる。
なお、中間層を有する電気化学素子を形成する場合では、電極層平滑化工程や電極層焼成工程を省いたり、電極層平滑化工程や電極層焼成工程を後述する中間層平滑化工程や中間層焼成工程に含めることもできる。
なお、電極層平滑化工程は、ラップ成形やレベリング処理、表面の切削・研磨処理などを施すことでもできる。
上述した第1電極層形成ステップにおける焼成工程時に、金属基板1の表面に金属酸化物層1b(拡散抑制層)が形成される。なお、上記焼成工程に、焼成雰囲気を酸素分圧が低い雰囲気条件とする焼成工程が含まれていると元素の相互拡散抑制効果が高く、抵抗値の低い良質な金属酸化物層1b(拡散抑制層)が形成されるので好ましい。第1電極層形成ステップを、焼成を行わないコーティング方法とする場合を含め、別途の拡散抑制層形成ステップを含めても良い。いずれにおいても、金属基板1の損傷を抑制可能な1100℃以下の処理温度で実施することが望ましい。また、後述する中間層形成ステップにおける焼成工程時に、金属基板1の表面に金属酸化物層1b(拡散抑制層)が形成されても良い。
中間層形成ステップでは、第1電極層2を覆う形態で、第1電極層2の上に中間層3が薄層の状態で形成される。中間層3の形成は、上述したように、低温焼成法(1100℃以下の低温域での焼成処理を行う湿式法)、スプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、PVD法(スパッタリング法、パルスレーザーデポジション法など)、CVD法などの方法を用いることができる。いずれの方法を用いる場合であっても、金属基板1の劣化を抑制するため、1100℃以下の温度で行うことが望ましい。
なお、中間層平滑化工程は、ラップ成形やレベリング処理、表面の切削・研磨処理などを施すことでもできる。
電解質層形成ステップでは、第1電極層2および中間層3を覆った状態で、電解質層4が中間層3の上に薄層の状態で形成される。また、厚さが10μm以下の薄膜の状態で形成されても良い。電解質層4の形成は、上述したように、低温焼成法(1100℃以下の低温域での焼成処理を行う湿式法)、スプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、PVD法(スパッタリング法、パルスレーザーデポジション法など)、CVD法などの方法を用いることができる。いずれの方法を用いる場合であっても、金属基板1の劣化を抑制するため、1100℃以下の温度で行うことが望ましい。
反応防止層形成ステップでは、反応防止層5が電解質層4の上に薄層の状態で形成される。反応防止層5の形成は、上述したように、低温焼成法、スプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、PVD法(スパッタリング法、パルスレーザーデポジション法など)、CVD法などの方法を用いることができる。いずれの方法を用いる場合であっても、金属基板1の劣化を抑制するため、1100℃以下の温度で行うことが望ましい。なお反応防止層5の上側の面を平坦にするために、例えば反応防止層5の形成後にレベリング処理や表面を切削・研磨処理を施したり、湿式形成後焼成前に、プレス加工を施してもよい。
第2電極層形成ステップでは、第2電極層6が反応防止層5の上に薄層の状態で形成される。第2電極層6の形成は、上述したように、低温焼成法、スプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、PVD法(スパッタリング法、パルスレーザーデポジション法など)、CVD法などの方法を用いることができる。いずれの方法を用いる場合であっても、金属基板1の劣化と、構成粒子の粒成長を抑制するため、1100℃未満の温度で行うことが望ましい。
集電層形成ステップでは、集電層が第2電極層6の上に薄層の状態で形成される。集電層の形成は、上述したように、低温焼成法、スプレーコーティング法(溶射法やエアロゾルデポジション法、エアロゾルガスデポジッション法、パウダージェットデポジッション法、パーティクルジェットデポジション法、コールドスプレー法などの方法)、PVD法(スパッタリング法、パルスレーザーデポジション法など)、CVD法などの方法を用いることができる。いずれの方法を用いる場合であっても、金属基板1の劣化を抑制するため、1100℃未満の温度で行うことが望ましい。
厚さ0.3mm、crofer22APUの金属板に対して、中心の領域にレーザー加工により貫通孔1aを複数設けて、金属基板1を作製した。
図2・図3を用いて、本実施形態に係る電気化学素子E、電気化学モジュールM、電気化学装置YおよびエネルギーシステムZについて説明する。
エネルギーシステムZは、電気化学装置Yと、電気化学装置Yから排出される熱を再利用する排熱利用部としての熱交換器53とを有する。
電気化学装置Yは、電気化学モジュールMと、脱硫器31と改質器34とを有し電気化学モジュールMに対して還元性成分を含有する燃料ガスを供給する燃料供給部と、電気化学モジュールMから電力を取り出すインバータ38とを有する。
図4に、電気化学モジュールMの他の実施形態を示す。本実施形態に係る電気化学モジュールMは、上述の電気化学素子Eを、セル間接続部材71を間に挟んで積層することで、電気化学モジュールMを構成する。
(1)上記の実施形態では、電気化学素子Eを固体酸化物形燃料電池に用いたが、電気化学素子Eは、固体酸化物形電解セルや、固体酸化物を利用した酸素センサ等に利用することもできる。
1a :貫通孔
2 :電極層
3 :中間層
4 :第1電解質層(対極電極層、燃料極層)
4a :電解質層上側面
5 :反応防止層
6 :第2電極層(電極層、空気極層)
B :電極層付基板
E :電気化学素子
M :電気化学モジュール
Y :電気化学装置
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- 電極層を有する電気化学素子であって、
前記電極層が小粒子と大粒子とを含有し、
前記小粒子の前記電極層における粒径が200nm以下であり、
前記大粒子の前記電極層における粒径が500nm以上である、電気化学素子。 - 前記小粒子と前記大粒子が、それぞれ別の材料からなることを特徴とする、請求項1に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記小粒子および前記大粒子の少なくともいずれか一方が、セリア系酸化物、ジルコニア系酸化物及びペロブスカイト型複合酸化物の少なくともいずれかである請求項2に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記大粒子がペロブスカイト型複合酸化物である請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記電極層に含有される前記大粒子のうち、5割以上の大粒子が、長手方向の長さを短手方向の長さで除したアスペクト比が2以上である請求項1から4のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記電極層の気孔率が20%以上40%以下である請求項1から5のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記電極層が複数の層を有して構成される請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 電解質層を有し、前記電極層は、第1層と、前記第1層よりも前記電解質層に近い第2層とを有し、前記第1層における前記大粒子の含有率は、前記第2層における前記大粒子の含有率よりも大きい請求項1から7のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 電解質層を有し、前記電極層と前記電解質層との間に配置された反応防止層を有する請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 電解質層を有し、前記電解質層に対して前記電極層と反対側に配置された対極電極層を有する請求項1から9のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記電極層が空気極層である請求項1から10のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 前記電極層の前記電解質層とは逆の面に、電子導電性を有する集電層を有する請求項1から11のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 金属支持体に支持されることを特徴とする請求項1から12のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子。
- 請求項1から13のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子が複数集合した状態で配置される電気化学モジュール。
- 請求項1から13のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子を備え、前記電気化学素子で発電反応を生じさせる固体酸化物形燃料電池。
- 請求項1から13のいずれか1項に記載の電気化学素子を製造する製造方法であって、前記電極層の焼成が800℃以上1100℃未満の温度で行われる、製造方法。
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