Electrolyzer and/or Fuel Cell Comprising an Electrode Material Containing a Metal-Ceramic Composite Material and Method for Producing the Same

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This patent describes a tubular fuel cell and/or electrolyzer cell design featuring at least one electrode made from a porous ceramic or metal-ceramic composite material. The device includes a gas-tight, electron-insulating, yet ion-permeable solid electrolyte layer. The electrodes are tightly and gas-sealingly connected to a support structure via a conductive ring. The invention also includes the manufacturing method for these cells.

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• Hydrogen production through water electrolysis in industrial settings
• Clean electricity generation in fuel cell power systems for vehicles or stationary use
• Backup power units using fuel cells
• Portable electronic devices powered by tubular fuel cells
• Energy storage solutions integrating electrolyzers and fuel cells for renewable energy management

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• Improved durability and performance due to advanced electrode materials
• Enhanced gas-tightness and safe operation
• Efficient ion transport for high electrochemical efficiency
• Versatility for both electrolysis and fuel cell applications
• Potential for compact, scalable, and robust cell designs

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine tubulare Brennstoff- und/oder Elektrolysezelle, umfassend eine erste Elektrode, mit mindestens einem Elektrodenmaterial, darauf angeordnet eine Elektrolytschicht, enthaltend einen Feststoffelektrolyten, und darauf angeordnet eine zweite Elektrode, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Elektrodenmaterial der ersten Elektrode ein poröser, keramischer oder metallokeramischer Verbundwerkstoff ist, dass die Elektrolytschicht gasdicht und isolierend gegenüber Elektronen ist, aber für Protonen und/oder Anionen durchlässig ist, dass erste Elektrode und/oder zweite Elektrode jeweils über einen Stromleiterring, Material form- und/oder stoffschlüssig und gasdicht mit einer Trägervorrichtung verbunden sind.