DoE Funding Opportunity - SOFC Sealing Materials and Systems

Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology has advanced considerably under the Office of Fossil Energy Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program. SOFC power generation systems are being developed to operate on syngas derived from coal in FutureGen power plants. Financial assistance applications are sought to research and develop novel glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic-filled glass composite, metal-filled glass composite and/or ceramic-filled metal composite-based seal materials and systems to address planar SOFC sealing needs. Of particular interest are novel seal concepts focusing on seal material composition and structure with an emphasis on attaining long-term durability under typical SOFC operating conditions. More information