DEEE0011330

The overall objective is to fabricate and electrochemically evaluate button cells and 100 cm² cells that meet and exceed DOE targets (current densities in excess of 1.2 A/cm² at cell voltages of 1.28 V and operating temperature of 750°C and degradation rate below of no more than 0.5%/KHH) using an experimental and computational approach.

Specifically, we will:

1) Build next generation oxygen electrodes with high performance and minimal degradation featuring rare-earth nickelate R-P phases,

2) Implement oxygen and fuel electrode infiltration strategies to lower polarization resistance and suppress cell degradation,

3) Implement strategies to achieve barrier-less cells through a combination of alternate electrode scaffoldings, infiltration, and modified process conditions

4) Reverse cell degradation by operating cell for short durations in SOFC mode,

5) Apply button cell advancements to 100 cm² cells, and test them,

6) Build and test a short stack based on the 100 cm² cells, and

7) Implement the community benefit plans,

8) Present our research results at Electrochemical Society and TMS professional society meetings.

Trustees Of Boston University

THE HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE (HFTO) IS ISSUING THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA). AWARDS MADE UNDER THIS FOA WILL BE FUNDED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT, 2 MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL).

81.087 - Renewable Energy Research and Development

Golden Field Office (GFO) [DOE - EERE]

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) [DOE]

Boston, Massachusetts 02215-1300 United States

Single Zip Code

DE-FOA-0002922

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 11/30/25 to 10/02/25.