The book "High Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design and Applications" is a comprehensive resource edited by Subhash C Singhal and Kevin Kendall. It covers the fundamentals, design, and applications of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). The content is organized into several chapters, each delving into specific aspects of SOFC technology: 1. **Introduction to SOFCs**: Discusses the background, historical development, materials, and system design. 2. **History**: Traces the evolution from solid electrolyte gas cells to solid oxide fuel cells, highlighting key milestones and advancements. 3. **Thermodynamics**: Explains the thermodynamic principles, including voltage losses and hybrid system design. 4. **Electrolytes**: Reviews various electrolyte materials, their structures, and fabrication processes. 5. **Cathodes**: Examines the properties, reactions, and fabrication of cathode materials. 6. **Anodes**: Discusses the requirements, materials, and behavior of anode components. 7. **Interconnects**: Reviews ceramic and metallic interconnects, their properties, and protective coatings. 8. **Cell and Stack Designs**: Covers planar, tubular, and microtubular SOFC designs, including performance and fabrication methods. 9. **Electrode Polarisations**: Analyzes Ohmic, concentration, and activation polarizations, and measurement techniques. 10. **Testing of Electrodes, Cells, and Short Stacks**: Describes testing methods, area-specific resistance, and gas leakage issues. 11. **Cell, Stack, and System Modelling**: Introduces various modeling approaches at different scales, from molecular to system levels. 12. **Fuels and Fuel Processing**: Discusses fuel types, reforming processes, and fuel processing techniques. 13. **Systems and Applications**: Explores energy market trends, competing systems, system designs, and specific applications. The book provides a detailed and technical overview of SOFC technology, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in the field.The book "High Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design and Applications" is a comprehensive resource edited by Subhash C Singhal and Kevin Kendall. It covers the fundamentals, design, and applications of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). The content is organized into several chapters, each delving into specific aspects of SOFC technology: 1. **Introduction to SOFCs**: Discusses the background, historical development, materials, and system design. 2. **History**: Traces the evolution from solid electrolyte gas cells to solid oxide fuel cells, highlighting key milestones and advancements. 3. **Thermodynamics**: Explains the thermodynamic principles, including voltage losses and hybrid system design. 4. **Electrolytes**: Reviews various electrolyte materials, their structures, and fabrication processes. 5. **Cathodes**: Examines the properties, reactions, and fabrication of cathode materials. 6. **Anodes**: Discusses the requirements, materials, and behavior of anode components. 7. **Interconnects**: Reviews ceramic and metallic interconnects, their properties, and protective coatings. 8. **Cell and Stack Designs**: Covers planar, tubular, and microtubular SOFC designs, including performance and fabrication methods. 9. **Electrode Polarisations**: Analyzes Ohmic, concentration, and activation polarizations, and measurement techniques. 10. **Testing of Electrodes, Cells, and Short Stacks**: Describes testing methods, area-specific resistance, and gas leakage issues. 11. **Cell, Stack, and System Modelling**: Introduces various modeling approaches at different scales, from molecular to system levels. 12. **Fuels and Fuel Processing**: Discusses fuel types, reforming processes, and fuel processing techniques. 13. **Systems and Applications**: Explores energy market trends, competing systems, system designs, and specific applications. The book provides a detailed and technical overview of SOFC technology, making it a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students in the field.