Publications

2026

Journal Articles

Thermal management of a solid-oxide electrolyser-based power-to-methane system: comparing heat generation minimization and power regeneration

P. Aubin; L. Wang; J. Van herle 

Fuel. 2026. Vol. 405, p. 136498. DOI : 10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136498.

2025

Journal Articles

Advanced imaging of gas diffusion layers: A comparison between focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy and X-ray computed tomography

H. Pourrahmani; T. B. Ferriday; R. Razmara; H. Madi; J. V. herle 

Materials Letters: X. 2025. Vol. 26, p. 100250. DOI : 10.1016/j.mlblux.2025.100250.

Safe and Optimal Operation of Commercial μ-CHP SOFC System Under Real-World Condition

L. Wang; M. Boltze; J. Van herle 

ECS Meeting Abstracts. 2025. Vol. MA2025-03, num. 1, p. 204 – 204. DOI : 10.1149/ma2025-031204mtgabs.

State-of-Health Characterization and Fast Diagnosis of Commercial μ-CHP SOFC Under Fuel Starvation Condition

H. Yu; F. B. Berset; P. Aubin; H. Moussaoui; L. Wang et al. 

ECS Meeting Abstracts. 2025. Vol. MA2025-03, num. 1, p. 257 – 257. DOI : 10.1149/ma2025-031257mtgabs.

Accelerated Life Test Protocol Development for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using a Design of Experiment Methodology

G. Jeanmonod; M-L. Tremblay; J. Van herle 

ECS Meeting Abstracts. 2025. Vol. MA2025-03, num. 1, p. 296 – 296. DOI : 10.1149/ma2025-031296mtgabs.

Errata: “A high-temperature, high-speed, oil-free syngas compressor for small-scale combined heat and power” [ASME J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power, 147(2), 021019; DOI: 10.1115/1.4066356

V. He; J. Van herle; J. Schiffmann 

Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. 2025.  p. 1 – 1. DOI : 10.1115/1.4070343.

Performance assessment and fast diagnosis of a μ-CHP solid oxide fuel cell system

H. Yu; F. B. Berset; P. Mäkinen; C. Frantz; P. Aubin et al. 

Applied Energy. 2025. Vol. 397, p. 126321. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.126321.

A novel waterborne Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-based cogeneration system with realistic heat management

E. A. Pina; S. Sharma; A. Amladi; S. Diethelm; F. Maréchal et al. 

Energy. 2025. Vol. 335, p. 138051. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2025.138051.

The Critical Role of Nanoparticle Geometry in Turnover Frequency Calculation

Z. Akbari; L. Lombardo; A. Zuttel 

ACS Measurement Science Au. 2025. DOI : 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.5c00130.

Above and beyond the Lab Scale─Creating a kW-Sized AEM Electrolyzer Validated by In-Situ Distribution of Relaxation Times

S. Nuggehalli Sampathkumar; T. Benjamin Ferriday; Z. Mury; P. Aubin; K. Lawand et al. 

Energy & Fuels. 2025. DOI : 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c03702.

Combinatorial Use of Reference Electrodes and DRT for Disentangling AEM Electrolyzer Losses

S. Nuggehalli Sampathkumar; T. B. Ferriday; S. Daviran; H. Moussaoui; P. Aubin et al. 

Energy & Fuels. 2025. DOI : 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c01799.

Techno-economic analysis of ammonia to hydrogen and power pathways considering the emerging hydrogen purification and fuel cell technologies

D. Wen; X. Wei; A. Bruneau; A. Maroonian; F. Maréchal et al. 

Applied Energy. 2025. Vol. 390, p. 125871. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.125871.

Advancing non-carbon energy: optimized and safely operated solid oxide fuel cell design for industrial feasibility

X. Wei; A. Waeber; S. Sharma; L. Wang; S. Diethelm et al. 

Journal of Energy Chemistry. 2025. Vol. 106, p. 231 – 247. DOI : 10.1016/j.jechem.2025.02.028.

Poisoning and recovery behavior of Ni-GDC based electrolyte-supported solid oxide fuel cell exposed to common sulfur compounds under processed biogas environment

H. Yu; C. Frantz; L. Savioz; P. Aubin; D. Fronterotta et al. 

Journal of Power Sources. 2025. Vol. 642, p. 236901. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236901.

Characterization of Ni-GDC based electrolyte-supported cell under processed biogas composition: Electrochemical performance, degradation and recovery

H. Yu; C. Frantz; L. Savioz; D. Fronterotta; P. Aubin et al. 

Electrochimica Acta. 2025. Vol. 526, p. 146163. DOI : 10.1016/j.electacta.2025.146163.

Efficient, affordable, carbon-neutral power: Advanced solid oxide fuel cell-electrolyzer system

X. Wei; S. Sharma; J. Van herle; F. Maréchal 

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2025. Vol. 211, p. 115328. DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2025.115328.

Environmental implications of solid oxide fuel cell system for hydrogen sustainability

X. Wei; S. Sharma; A. Waeber; D. Wen; M. Margni et al. 

Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2025. Vol. 215, p. 108134. DOI : 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108134.

Complex viscosity of polyhyaluronic acid

E. Pulatsu; M. A. Kanso; R. Chakraborty; A. J. Giacomin 

PHYSICS OF FLUIDS. 2025. Vol. 37, num. 3. DOI : 10.1063/5.0259252.

Analysis and optimization of solid oxide fuel cell system with anode and cathode off gas recirculation

X. Wei; S. Sharma; J. Van herle; F. Maréchal 

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2025. Vol. 208, p. 115015. DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2024.115015.

Reviews

A review on transport properties and performance of commercial and novel membranes for anion exchange membrane water electrolyser

V. V. Naik; P. K. Koorata; S. N. Sampathkumar; J. Van herle 

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2025. Vol. 184, p. 151891. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.151891.

Books

The Decentralized Hydrogen Revolution Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Blockchain

H. Pourrahmani; H. Madi; J. Van Herle 

Elsevier, 2025.

Theses

Advanced Electrochemical Characterisation of Novel Low-Temperature Membranes and High-Temperature Ceramic Electrolysers

S. Nuggehalli Sampathkumar / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2025. 

Working Papers

Mechanistic insights into oxidation-induced carbon vacancy formation in graphene

K. Cernevics; L. Bondaz; K. V. Agrawal; O. V. Yazyev 

2025

2024

Journal Articles

Comparative life cycle analysis of electrolyzer technologies for hydrogen production: Manufacturing and operations

X. Wei; S. Sharma; A. Waeber; D. Wen; S. N. Sampathkumar et al. 

Joule. 2024. Vol. 8, num. 12, p. 3347 – 3372. DOI : 10.1016/j.joule.2024.09.007.

Thermosiphon Cooling System for a Methanation Reactor: An Experimental Assessment

P. Aubin; J. Van Herle; J. R. Thome 

Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. 2024. Vol. 16, num. 12, p. 124501. DOI : 10.1115/1.4066670.

Manufacturing protocol and post processing of ultra-thin gas diffusion layer using advanced scanning techniques

H. Pourrahmani; J. Van Herle 

Scientific reports. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 1. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-024-63751-z.

Techno-economic evaluation of biogas-fed SOFC systems with novel biogas purification and carbon capture technologies

C. Ma; H. Yu; G. Monticone; S. Ma; J. Van herle et al. 

Renewable Energy. 2024. Vol. 235, p. 121302. DOI : 10.1016/j.renene.2024.121302.

Real-time H2S detection kit for hydrogen fuel cell

H. Pourrahmani; A. Javadi; A. M. Hosseini Monazzah; J. Van herle 

Heliyon. 2024. Vol. 10, num. 13, p. e33321. DOI : 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33321.

Quantitative measurement and comparison of breakthroughs inside the gas diffusion layer using lattice Boltzmann method and computed tomography scan

H. Pourrahmani; M. Hosseini; H. Moussaoui; E. Oveisi; M. Siavashi et al. 

Scientific Reports. 2024. Vol. 14, num. 1, p. 9621. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-024-60148-w.

Membrane electrode assembly simulation of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis

K. Lawand; S. N. Sampathkumar; Z. Mury; J. Van Herle 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2024. Vol. 595, p. 234047. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.234047.

Reviews

A Review of Membrane Electrode Assemblies for the Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyser: Perspective on Activity and Stability

T. B. Ferriday; S. N. Sampathkumar; P. H. Middleton; M. L. Kolhe; J. Van Herle 

International Journal Of Energy Research. 2024. Vol. 2024, p. 7856850. DOI : 10.1155/2024/7856850.

Theses

Design and assessment of an evaporating water-cooled methanation reactor for a SOE-based power-to-methane system

P. Aubin / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Spinel Protective Coatings for Solid Oxide Cell (SOC) Interconnects (ICs)

S. Daviran / J. Van Herle; P. Bowen (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

Book Chapters

Applications – Transportation Applications | Ships – Fuel Cells and Batteries

L. Wang; H. Yu; X. Wei; H. Liu 

Encyclopedia of Electrochemical Power Sources: Volume 1-7, Second Edition; Elsevier, 2024. p. 280 – 300.

Patents

Fuel cell energy generation system

F. Maréchal; X. Wei; S. Sharma 

WO2024120982.

2024.

2023

Journal Articles

Local electrochemical and thermal investigation of a segmented reversible solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer

H. Moussaoui; A. D. Wesoly; S. Diethelm; Z. Wuillemin; D. Montinaro et al. 

Electrochimica Acta. 2023. Vol. 475, p. 143627. DOI : 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.143627.

Techno-economic analysis of solar hydrogen production via PV power/concentrated solar heat driven solid oxide electrolysis with electrical/thermal energy storage

Y. Zhang; Z. Wang; Z. Du; Y. Li; M. Qian et al. 

Journal Of Energy Storage. 2023. Vol. 72, p. 107986. DOI : 10.1016/j.est.2023.107986.

Simulation and optimization of the impacts of metal-organic frameworks on the hydrogen adsorption using computational fluid dynamics and artificial neural networks

H. Pourrahmani; M. H. Mohammadi; B. Pourhasani; A. Gharehghani; M. Moghimi et al. 

Scientific Reports. 2023. Vol. 13, num. 1, p. 18032. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-023-45391-x.

The thermodynamic and life-cycle assessments of a novel charging station for electric vehicles in dynamic and steady-state conditions

H. Pourrahmani; C. Xu; J. Van Herle 

Scientific Reports. 2023. Vol. 13, num. 1, p. 11159. DOI : 10.1038/s41598-023-38387-0.

Raising the temperature on electrodes for anion exchange membrane electrolysis-activity and stability aspects

T. B. Ferriday; P. H. Middleton; M. L. Kolhe; J. Van Herle 

Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. 2023. Vol. 16, p. 100525. DOI : 10.1016/j.ceja.2023.100525.

Performance evaluation and the implementation of the turbocharger, fuel cell, and battery in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

H. Pourrahmani; J. Van Herle 

Sustainable Energy Technologies And Assessments. 2023. Vol. 57, p. 103255. DOI : 10.1016/j.seta.2023.103255.

Lab-Scale Investigation of the Integrated Backup/Storage System for Wind Turbines Using Alkaline Electrolyzer

H. Pourrahmani; R. Zahedi; S. Daneshgar; J. Van Herle 

Energies. 2023. Vol. 16, num. 9, p. 3761. DOI : 10.3390/en16093761.

How Acid Washing Nickel Foam Substrates Improves the Efficiency of the Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

T. B. B. Ferriday; S. N. Sampathkumar; P. H. Middleton; J. Van Herle; M. L. Kolhe 

Energies. 2023. Vol. 16, num. 5, p. 2083. DOI : 10.3390/en16052083.

Fast online diagnosis for solid oxide fuel cells: Optimisation of total harmonic distortion tool for real-system application and reactants starvation identification

H. Moussaoui; G. Hammerschmid; J. Van Herle; V. Subotic 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2023. Vol. 556, p. 232352. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2022.232352.

Reviews

A review of the security vulnerabilities and countermeasures in the Internet of Things solutions: A bright future for the Blockchain

H. Pourrahmani; A. Yavarinasab; A. M. H. Monazzah; J. Van Herle 

Internet Of Things. 2023. Vol. 23, p. 100888. DOI : 10.1016/j.iot.2023.100888.

Readiness evaluation of SOFC-MGT hybrid systems with carbon capture for distributed combined heat and power

V. He; M. Gaffuri; J. Van herle; J. Schiffmann 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2023. Vol. 278, p. 116728. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.116728.

Theses

Electrochemical devices and computer science: water/thermal management of proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolyzers in different scales

H. Pourrahmani / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

Student Projects

Life cycle assessment of improved solid oxide fuel cell – Focus on operation phase and end-of-life

T. Touzain 

2023.

2022

Journal Articles

Activation of stainless steel 316L anode for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis

S. N. Sampathkumar; T. B. Ferriday; P. H. Middleton; J. Van Herle 

Electrochemistry Communications. 2022. Vol. 146, p. 107418. DOI : 10.1016/j.elecom.2022.107418.

Optimization and dynamic responses of an integrated fuel cell and battery system for an 800 kW ferry: A case study

H. Pourrahmani; M. Gay; A. Yavarinasab; J. Van Herle 

Energy Reports. 2022. Vol. 8, p. 9757 – 9776. DOI : 10.1016/j.egyr.2022.07.144.

Two novel cogeneration charging stations for electric vehicles: Energy, exergy, economic, environment, and dynamic characterizations

H. Pourrahmani; C. Xu; J. Van Herle 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2022. Vol. 271, p. 116314. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116314.

Organic Rankine Cycle as the Waste Heat Recovery Unit of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell: A Novel System Design for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Using Batteries as a Backup/Storage Unit

H. Pourrahmani; C. Xu; J. Van Herle 

Batteries-Basel. 2022. Vol. 8, num. 10, p. 138. DOI : 10.3390/batteries8100138.

Water management of the proton exchange membrane fuel cells: Optimizing the effect of microstructural properties on the gas diffusion layer liquid removal

H. Pourrahmani; J. Van Herle 

Energy. 2022. Vol. 256, p. 124712. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2022.124712.

Progress in the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (pemfcs) Water/ Thermal Management: From Theory to the Current Challenges and Real-time Fault Diagnosis Methods

H. Pourrahmani; A. Yavarinasab; M. Siavashi; M. Matian; J. Van Herle 

ENERGY REVIEWS. 2022. Vol. 1, num. 1. DOI : 10.1016/j.enrev.2022.100002.

Evaluation of inkjet-printed spinel coatings on standard and surface nitrided ferritic stainless steels for interconnect application in solid oxide fuel cell devices

S. Pandiyan; M. Bianco; A. El-Kharouf; R. Tomov; R. Steinberger-Wilckens 

Ceramics International. 2022. Vol. 48, num. 14, p. 20456 – 20466. DOI : 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.04.003.

The Application of Fuel-Cell and Battery Technologies in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): A Dynamic Study

H. Pourrahmani; C. M. I. Bernier; J. Van Herle 

Batteries-Basel. 2022. Vol. 8, num. 7, p. 73. DOI : 10.3390/batteries8070073.

The impacts of the gas diffusion layer contact angle on the water management of the proton exchange membrane fuel cells: Three-dimensional simulation and optimization

H. Pourrahmani; J. Van Herle 

International Journal Of Energy Research. 2022. DOI : 10.1002/er.8218.

Prediction of crack nucleation and propagation in porous ceramics using the phase-field approach

A. Abaza; J. Laurencin; A. Nakajo; S. Meille; J. Debayle et al. 

Theoretical And Applied Fracture Mechanics. 2022. Vol. 119, p. 103349. DOI : 10.1016/j.tafmec.2022.103349.

Poisoning Effects of Cerium Oxide (CeO2) on the Performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)

H. Pourrahmani; M. Matian; J. Van Herle 

Chemengineering. 2022. Vol. 6, num. 3, p. 36. DOI : 10.3390/chemengineering6030036.

Degradation study of a reversible solid oxide cell (rSOC) short stack using distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis

S. N. Sampathkumar; P. Aubin; K. Couturier; X. Sun; B. R. Sudireddy et al. 

International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy. 2022. Vol. 47, num. 18, p. 10175 – 10193. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.01.104.

Evaluation Criterion of Proton Exchange Membrane (ECPEM) fuel cells considering inserted porous media inside the gas flow channel

H. Pourrahmani; J. Van Herle 

Applied Thermal Engineering. 2022. Vol. 203, p. 117952. DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117952.

Reviews

Addressing planar solid oxide cell degradation mechanisms: A critical review of selected components

S. J. McPhail; S. Frangini; J. Laurencin; E. Effori; A. Abaza et al. 

Electrochemical Science Advances. 2022. Vol. 2, num. 5, p. e2100024. DOI : 10.1002/elsa.202100024.

The applications of Internet of Things in the automotive industry: A review of the batteries, fuel cells, and engines

H. Pourrahmani; A. Yavarinasab; R. Zahedi; A. Gharehghani; M. H. Mohammadi et al. 

Internet Of Things. 2022. Vol. 19, p. 100579. DOI : 10.1016/j.iot.2022.100579.

2021

Journal Articles

Electric vehicle charging station using fuel cell technology: Two different scenarios and thermodynamic analysis

H. Pourrahmani; M. Gay; J. Van Herle 

Energy Reports. 2021. Vol. 7, p. 6955 – 6972. DOI : 10.1016/j.egyr.2021.09.211.

Poisoning effects of chlorine on a solid oxide cell operated in co-electrolysis

G. Jeanmonod; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2021. Vol. 506, p. 230247. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2021.230247.

Simulation and experimental validation of pulsating heat pipes

G. Rouaze; J. B. Marcinichen; F. Cataldo; P. Aubin; J. R. Thome 

Applied Thermal Engineering. 2021. Vol. 196, p. 117271. DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117271.

Assessment of ammonia as energy carrier in the use with reversible solid oxide cells

M. Zendrini; M. Testi; M. Trini; P. Daniele; J. Van Herle et al. 

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2021. Vol. 46, num. 58, p. 30112 – 30123. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.06.139.

Techno-Economic Optimization of an Integrated Biomass Waste Gasifier–Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Plant

M. Pérez-Fortes; V. He; A. Nakajo; J. Schiffmann; F. Maréchal et al. 

Frontiers in Energy Research. 2021. Vol. 9, p. 665585. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2021.665585.

Thermodynamic analysis of a tri-generation system using SOFC and HDH desalination unit

H. R. Abbasi; H. Pourrahmani; N. Chitgar; J. Van Herle 

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2021. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.04.152.

Reversible solid-oxide cell stack based power-to-x-to-power systems: Economic potential evaluated via plant capital-cost target

Y. Zhang; N. Wang; X. Tong; L. Duan; T-E. Lin et al. 

Applied Energy. 2021. Vol. 290, p. 116700. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116700.

Triple-Mode Grid-Balancing Plants via Biomass Gasification and Reversible Solid-Oxide Cell Stack: Economic Feasibility Evaluation via Plant Capital-Cost Target

Y. Zhang; N. Wang; C. Li; M. Perez-Fortes; L. Duan et al. 

Frontiers In Energy Research. 2021. Vol. 9, p. 659154. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2021.659154.

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a 34 Watt Radial-Inflow Steam Turbine with Partial-Admission

P. Wagner; J. Van herle; J. Schiffmann 

Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. 2021.  p. GTP – 20. DOI : 10.1115/1.4049483.

Potential Deployment of Reversible Solid-Oxide Cell Systems to Valorise Organic Waste, Balance the Power Grid and Produce Renewable Methane: A Case Study in the Southern Italian Peninsula

C. Carbone; F. Gracceva; N. Pierro; V. Motola; Y. Zong et al. 

Frontiers In Energy Research. 2021. Vol. 9, p. 618229. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2021.618229.

Techno-economic comparison of 100% renewable urea production processes

H. Zhang; L. Wang; J. Van Herle; F. Marechal; U. Desideri 

Applied Energy. 2021. Vol. 284, p. 116401. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116401.

Ingestible polysaccharide battery coupled with a self-charging nanogenerator for controllable disinfection system

Z-H. Lin; W-S. Hsu; A. Preet; L-H. Yeh; Y-H. Chen et al. 

Nano Energy. 2021. Vol. 79, p. 105440. DOI : 10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105440.

Conference Papers

Performance Analysis of Ammonia in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

S. Nuggehalli Sampathkumar; X. Sun; S. Joris; J. Van Herle; P. H. Middleton et al. 

2021. 17th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XVII), Digital Meeting, July 18-23, 2021. p. 185 – 199. DOI : 10.1149/10301.0185ecst.

Influence of Large Relative Tip Clearances for a Micro Radial Fan and Design Guidelines for Increased Efficiency

P. H. Wagner; J. Van Herle; J. A. Schiffmann 

2021. ASME Turbo Expo: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition, London, England – virtual conference, June 22-26, 2020. p. GT2020 – 15994, V008T20A025. DOI : 10.1115/GT2020-15994.

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a 34 Watt Radial-Inflow Steam Turbine with Partial-Admission

P. H. Wagner; J. Van Herle; J. A. Schiffmann 

2021. ASME Turbo Expo: Turbomachinery Technical Conference and Exposition, London, England – virtual conference, June 22-26, 2020. p. GT2020 – 15804, V008T20A023. DOI : 10.1115/GT2020-15804.

Reviews

Fuel cell-battery hybrid systems for mobility and off-grid applications: A review

S. Ma; M. Lin; T-E. Lin; T. Lan; X. Liao et al. 

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2021. Vol. 135, p. 110119. DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2020.110119.

Theses

Effects of impurities and local behavior characterization using active thermography on solid oxide electrolysis cells

G. Jeanmonod / J. Van Herle (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

2020

Journal Articles

Shape optimization of segmental porous baffles for enhanced thermo-hydraulic performance of shell-and-tube heat exchanger

H. R. Abbasi; E. S. Sedeh; H. Pourrahmani; M. H. Mohammadi 

Applied Thermal Engineering. 2020. Vol. 180, p. 115835. DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115835.

Emerging Investigators in Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage 2020

F. Brushett; K. Chen-Wiegart; S. C. DeCaluwe; M. Dubarry; J. Li et al. 

Journal Of Electrochemical Energy Conversion And Storage. 2020. Vol. 17, num. 4, p. 040201. DOI : 10.1115/1.4046846.

Visualizing the importance of oxide-metal phase transitions in the production of synthesis gas over Ni catalysts

L. Sandoval-Diaz; M. Plodinec; D. Ivanov; S. Poitel; A. Hammud et al. 

Journal Of Energy Chemistry. 2020. Vol. 50, p. 178 – 186. DOI : 10.1016/j.jechem.2020.03.013.

How Fast Cracks in Brittle Solids Choose Their Path

L. Rozen-Levy; J. M. Kolinski; G. Cohen; J. Fineberg 

Physical Review Letters. 2020. Vol. 125, num. 17, p. 175501. DOI : 10.1103/PhysRevLett.125.175501.

Triple-mode grid-balancing plants via biomass gasification and reversible solid-oxide cell stack: Concept and thermodynamic performance

L. Wang; Y. Zhang; C. Li; M. Pérez-Fortes; T-E. Lin et al. 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 280, p. 115987. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115987.

Techno-economic evaluation of biomass-to-fuels with solid-oxide electrolyzer

H. Zhang; L. Wang; F. Maréchal; U. Desideri; J. Van Herle 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 270, p. 115113. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115113.

Reversible solid-oxide cell stack based power-to-x-to-power systems: Comparison of thermodynamic performance

L. Wang; Y. Zhang; M. d. M. Perez Fortes; P. Aubin; T-E. Lin et al. 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 275, p. 115330. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115330.

Multi-criteria optimization of a renewable hydrogen and freshwater production system using HDH desalination unit and thermoelectric generator

H. R. Abbasi; H. Pourrahmani 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2020. Vol. 214, p. 112903. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112903.

Perovskite Conversion Coatings as Novel and Simple Approach for Improving Functional Performance of Ferritic Stainless Steel SOFC Interconnects

S. Frangini; L. Della Seta; A. Masi; C. Paoletti; M. Bianco 

Fuel Cells. 2020. Vol. 20, num. 3, p. 316 – 322. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201900073.

The effect of SO2 on the Ni-YSZ electrode of a solid oxide electrolyzer cell operated in co-electrolysis

G. Jeanmonod; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle 

Journal of Physics: Energy. 2020. Vol. 2, num. 3, p. 034002. DOI : 10.1088/2515-7655/ab8b55.

Multi-objective optimization and exergoeconomic analysis of a continuous solar-driven system with PCM for power, cooling and freshwater production

H. R. Abbasi; H. Pourrahmani 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2020. Vol. 211, p. 112761. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112761.

In-situ experimental benchmarking of solid oxide fuel cell metal interconnect solutions

M. Bianco; P. Caliandro; S. Diethelm; S. Yang; A. Dellai et al. 

Journal of Power Sources. 2020. Vol. 461, p. 228163. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2020.228163.

A New Evaluation Criterion for Optimizing the Mechanical Properties of Toughened Polypropylene/Silica Nanocomposites

H. Pourrahmani; M. Golparvar; M. Fasihi 

Chinese Journal Of Polymer Science. 2020. Vol. 38, p. 877 – 887. DOI : 10.1007/s10118-020-2399-5.

Enhancing the operational flexibility of thermal power plants by coupling high-temperature power-to-gas

Y. Sun; L. Wang; C. Xu; J. Van Herle; F. Marechal et al. 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 263, p. 114608. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114608.

Thermal optimization of shell and tube heat exchanger using porous baffles

M. H. Mohammadi; H. R. Abbasi; A. Yavarinasab; H. Pourrahmani 

Applied Thermal Engineering. 2020. Vol. 170, p. 115005. DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115005.

Evolution of the Morphology Near Triple-Phase Boundaries in Ni–Yttria Stabilized Zirconia Electrodes Upon Cathodic Polarization

A. Nakajo; G. Rinaldi; P. Caliandro; G. Jeanmonod; L. Navratilova et al. 

Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. 2020. Vol. 17, num. 4, p. 041004. DOI : 10.1115/1.4046478.

Corrosion behaviour of nitrided ferritic stainless steels for use in solid oxide fuel cell devices

M. Bianco; S. Poitel; J-E. Hong; S. Yang; Z-J. Wang et al. 

Corrosion Science. 2020. Vol. 165, p. 108414. DOI : 10.1016/j.corsci.2019.108414.

Life cycle assessment of power-to-gas applications via co-electrolysis of CO2 and H2O

R. Sadok; G. Benveniste; L. Wang; J. Clavreul; A. Brunot et al. 

Journal Of Physics-Energy. 2020. Vol. 2, num. 2, p. 024006. DOI : 10.1088/2515-7655/ab72dd.

Ruthenium on phosphorous-modified alumina as an effective and stable catalyst for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of furfural

T. Fovanna; S. Campisi; A. Villa; A. Kambolis; G. Peng et al. 

Rsc Advances. 2020. Vol. 10, num. 19, p. 11507 – 11516. DOI : 10.1039/d0ra00415d.

Experimental characterization of a solid oxide fuel cell coupled to a steam-driven micro anode off-gas recirculation fan

P. H. Wagner; Z. Wuillemin; D. Constantin; S. Diethelm; J. Van herle et al. 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 262, p. 114219. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114219.

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Small-scale, High-speed, and Oil-free Radial Anode Off-gas Recirculation Fan for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

P. H. Wagner; J. Van Herle; J. A. Schiffmann 

Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power. 2020. Vol. 142, num. 4, p. 041023. DOI : 10.1115/1.4045104.

Techno-economic comparison of green ammonia production processes

H. Zhang; L. Wang; J. Van Herle; F. Maréchal; U. Desideri 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 259, p. 114135. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114135.

Techno-economic optimization of biomass-to-methanol with solid-oxide electrolyzer

H. Zhang; L. Wang; M. Perez-Fortes; J. Van Herle; F. Marechal et al. 

Applied Energy. 2020. Vol. 258, p. 114071. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114071.

Conference Papers

(Invited) Exchanging Degradation for Durability: Accelerated Stress Test Protocols for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Electrolysers

S. J. McPhail; J. Laurencin; A. Hagen; A. Leon; J. Van Herle et al. 

2020. 237th ECS Meeting with the 18th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors (IMCS 2020), Montréal, Canada, May 10-14, 2020. p. 1477 – 1477. DOI : 10.1149/MA2020-01361477mtgabs.

Posters

Cyclic degradation analysis of reversible Solid Oxide Cell short-stack

S. Nuggehalli Sampathkumar; M. d. M. Perez Fortes; S. Diethelm; D. Constantin; P. Aubin et al. 

14th European SOFC & SOE Forum 2020 (EFCF 2020), Lucerne, Switzerland, October 20-23, 2020.

2019

Journal Articles

Balancing wind-power fluctuation via onsite storage under uncertainty: Power-to-hydrogen-to-power versus lithium battery

Y. Zhang; L. Wang; N. Wang; L. Duan; Y. Zong et al. 

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2019. Vol. 116, p. 109465. DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2019.109465.

Degradation analysis of commercial interconnect materials for solid oxide fuel cells in stacks operated up to 18000 hours

M. Bianco; J. P. Ouweltjes; J. Van Herle 

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2019. Vol. 44, num. 59, p. 31406 – 31422. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.09.218.

Exergoeconomic optimization of a solar driven system with reverse osmosis desalination unit and phase change material thermal energy storages

H. R. Abbasi; H. Pourrahmani; A. Yavarinasab; M. A. Emadi; M. Hoorfar 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2019. Vol. 199, p. 112042. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.112042.

Ex-situ experimental benchmarking of solid oxide fuel cell metal interconnects

M. Bianco; J. Tallgren; J-E. Hong; S. Yang; O. Himanen et al. 

Journal of Power Sources. 2019. Vol. 437, p. 226900. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.226900.

Performance evaluation of diesel engines (PEDE) for a diesel-biodiesel fueled CI engine using nano-particles additive

A. Gharehghani; H. Pourrahmani 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2019. Vol. 198, p. 111921. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.111921.

Characterization of local morphology and availability of triple-phase boundaries in solid oxide cell electrodes

G. Rinaldi; A. Nakajo; P. Burdet; M. Cantoni; W. K. S. Chiu et al. 

Acta Materialia. 2019. Vol. 178, p. 194 – 206. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2019.07.027.

Method to Measure Area Specific Resistance and Chromium Migration Simultaneously from Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnect Materials

J. Tallgren; O. Himanen; M. Bianco; J. Mikkola; O. Thomann et al. 

Fuel Cells. 2019. Vol. 19, num. 5, p. 570 – 577. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201800169.

Model-assisted identification of solid oxide cell elementary processes by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements

P. Caliandro; A. Nakajo; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle 

Journal of Power Sources. 2019. Vol. 436, p. 226838. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.226838.

Techno-Economic Optimization of CO2-to-Methanol with Solid-Oxide Electrolyzer

H. Zhang; L. Wang; J. Van Herle; F. Maréchal; U. Desideri 

Energies. 2019. Vol. 12, num. 19, p. 3742. DOI : 10.3390/en12193742.

Power-to-methane via co-electrolysis of H2O and CO2: The effects of pressurized operation and internal methanation

L. Wang; M. Rao; S. Diethelm; T-E. Lin; H. Zhang et al. 

Applied Energy. 2019. Vol. 250, p. 1432 – 1445. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.05.098.

Enforcing optimal operation in solid-oxide fuel-cell systems

T. d. A. Ferreira; Z. Wuillemin; T. Faulwasser; C. Salzmann; J. Van Herle et al. 

Energy. 2019. Vol. 181, p. 281 – 293. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2019.04.188.

Design of a Pilot SOFC System for the Combined Production of Hydrogen and Electricity under Refueling Station Requirements

M. Perez-Fortes; A. Mian; S. Srikanth; L. Wang; S. Diethelm et al. 

Fuel Cells. 2019. Vol. 19, num. 4, p. 389 – 407. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201800200.

Trade-off designs of power-to-methane systems via solid-oxide electrolyzer and the application to biogas upgrading

G. Jeanmonod; L. Wang; S. Diethelm; F. Maréchal; J. Van herle 

Applied Energy. 2019. Vol. 247, p. 572 – 581. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.04.055.

Real-time optimization of an experimental solid-oxide fuel-cell system

T. d. A. Ferreira; Z. Wuillemin; A. G. Marchetti; C. Salzmann; J. Van Herle et al. 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2019. Vol. 429, p. 168 – 179. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.03.025.

Reversible solid oxide systems for energy and chemical applications – Review & perspectives

V. Venkataraman; M. Pérez-Fortes; L. Wang; Y. S. Hajimolana; C. Boigues-Muñoz et al. 

Journal of Energy Storage. 2019. Vol. 24, p. 100782. DOI : 10.1016/j.est.2019.100782.

Power-to-fuels via solid-oxide electrolyzer: Operating window and techno-economics

L. Wang; M. Chen; R. Küngas; T-E. Lin; S. Diethelm et al. 

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2019. Vol. 110, p. 174 – 187. DOI : 10.1016/j.rser.2019.04.071.

Trade-off designs and comparative exergy evaluation of solid-oxide electrolyzer based power-to-methane plants

L. Wang; J. Dull; F. Marechal; J. Van Herle 

International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy. 2019. Vol. 44, num. 19, p. 9529 – 9543. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.11.151.

Sulfur Poisoning Recovery on a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Anode Material through Reversible Segregation of Nickel

P. Steiger; D. Burnat; H. Madi; A. Mai; L. Holzer et al. 

Chemistry Of Materials. 2019. Vol. 31, num. 3, p. 748 – 758. DOI : 10.1021/acs.chemmater.8b03669.

A Cogeneration System Based on Solid Oxide and Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells With Hybrid Storage for Off-Grid Applications

F. Baldi; L. Wang; M. Perez-Fortes; F. Marechal 

Frontiers In Energy Research. 2019. Vol. 6, p. 139. DOI : 10.3389/fenrg.2018.00139.

Monitoring and Diagnostics of SOFC Stacks and Systems

J. Mougin; B. Morel; A. Ploner; P. Caliandro; J. Van Herle et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2019. Vol. 91, num. 1, p. 731 – 743. DOI : 10.1149/09101.0731ecst.

Effects of Polarization on the Microstructural Changes at the YSZ/Ni-YSZ Interface

G. Rinaldi; A. Nakajo; P. Caliandro; L. Navratilova; J. Van herle 

ECS Transactions. 2019. Vol. 91, num. 1, p. 641 – 652. DOI : 10.1149/09101.0641ecst.

Active Near-Infrared Imaging for Spatio-Temporal Monitoring of a Solid Oxide Cell in Operation

G. Jeanmonod; S. Diethelm; J. Van herle 

ECS Transactions. 2019. Vol. 91, num. 1, p. 437 – 446. DOI : 10.1149/09101.0437ecst.

Conference Papers

Design and Experimental Realization of a Steam-Driven Micro Recirculation Fan for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

P. H. Wagner; Z. Wuillemin; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle; J. A. Schiffmann 

2019. 16th Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XVI), Kyoto, Japan, September 8-13, 2019. p. 187 – 193. DOI : 10.1149/09101.0187ecst.

Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Small-Scale, High-Speed, and Oil-Free Radial Anode Off-Gas Recirculation Fan for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

P. H. Wagner; J. Van Herle; J. A. Schiffmann 

2019. ASME Turbo Expo 2019, Phoenix AZ, USA, June 17-21, 2019. p. GT2019 – 91361. DOI : 10.1115/GT2019-91361.

Theses

Analysis of High Temperature Degradation of Alloys in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

M. Bianco / J. Van Herle; S. Diethelm (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Long-term evolution of solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cell 3-D microstructure

G. Rinaldi / J. Van Herle; A. Nakajo (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

2018

Journal Articles

Backpressure adjustable gas turbine combined cycle: A method to improve part-load efficiency

Y. Li; G. Zhang; Z. Bai; X. Song; L. Wang et al. 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2018. Vol. 174, p. 739 – 754. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.07.077.

In situ Control of the Adsorption Species in CO2 Hydrogenation: Determination of Intermediates and Byproducts

K. Zhao; L. Wang; M. Calizzi; E. Moioli; A. Züttel 

Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 2018. Vol. 122, num. 36, p. 20888 – 20893. DOI : 10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b06508.

Optimal design of solid-oxide electrolyzer based power-to-methane systems: A comprehensive comparison between steam electrolysis and co-electrolysis

L. Wang; M. d. M. Perez Fortes; H. Madi; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle et al. 

Applied Energy. 2018. Vol. 211, p. 1060 – 1079. DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.11.050.

Taking Advantage of the Vastly Underused European Biogas Potential: Break-Even Conditions for a Fuel Cell and an Engine as Biogas Converters

S. Majerus; D. Lauinger; J. Van Herle 

Journal Of Electrochemical Energy Conversion And Storage. 2018. Vol. 15, num. 3, p. 031006. DOI : 10.1115/1.4039045.

Composite Cu-LaFeO3 Conversion Coatings on a 18Cr Ferritic Stainless Steel for IT-SOFC Interconnects: Effect of Long-Term Air Exposure at 700 degrees C on Cr Diffusion Barrier and Electrical Properties

S. Frangini; A. Masi; L. Della Seta; M. Bianco; J. Van Herle 

JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY. 2018. Vol. 165, num. 2, p. F97 – F104. DOI : 10.1149/2.0101803jes.

Conference Papers

Live observation of the oxidation of coated interconnects with environmental electron microscopy

S. Poitel; Z-j. Wang; M. Willinger; J. Van Herle; C. Hébert 

2018. 13th European SOFC & SOE Forum 2018, Luzern, Switzerland, July 3-6, 2018. DOI : 10.5075/epfl-jvh-280703.

Theses

Improved thermo-mechanical reliability of anode-supported solid oxide fuel cells

F. Greco / J. Van Herle; A. Nakajo (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Identification of Solid Oxide Cell Elementary Processes by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

P. Caliandro / J. Van Herle; S. Diethelm (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

2017

Journal Articles

Combining in-Situ SEM with High Sensitivity Analytical TEM for Understanding the Degradation of Metallic Interconnects in SOFC

S. Poitel; Z-J. Wang; M. Willinger; J. van Herle; C. Hébert 

Microscopy and Microanalysis. 2017. Vol. 23, num. S1, p. 2060 – 2061. DOI : 10.1017/S1431927617010960.

Production and Reliability Oriented SOFC Cell and Stack Design

M. Hauth; V. Lawlor; P. Cartellieri; C. Zechmeister; S. Wolff et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2017. Vol. 78, num. 1, p. 2231 – 2249. DOI : 10.1149/07801.2231ecst.

Analytical transport network theory to guide the design of 3-D microstructural networks in energy materials: Part 1. Flow without reactions

A. P. Cocco; A. Nakajo; W. K. S. Chiu 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2017. Vol. 372, p. 297 – 311. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.10.061.

Neural network potential for Al-Mg-Si alloys

R. Kobayashi; D. Giofre; T. Junge; M. Ceriotti; W. A. Curtin 

Physical Review Materials. 2017. Vol. 1, num. 5, p. 053604. DOI : 10.1103/PhysRevMaterials.1.053604.

The Effects of Component Tolerances on the Thermo-Mechanical Reliability of SOFC Stacks

F. Greco; A. Nakajo; Z. Wuillemin; J. Van herle 

ECS Transactions. 2017. Vol. 78, num. 1, p. 2271 – 2283. DOI : 10.1149/07801.2271ecst.

Evolution of 3-D Transport Pathways and Triple-Phase Boundaries in the Ni-YSZ Hydrogen Electrode upon Fuel Cell or Electrolysis Cell Operation

A. Nakajo; A. P. Cocco; M. B. DeGostin; P. Burdet; A. A. Peracchio et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2017. Vol. 78, num. 1, p. 3205 – 3215. DOI : 10.1149/07801.3205ecst.

In-Situ Observation of Co-Ce Coated Metallic Interconnect Oxidation Combined with High-Resolution Post Exposure Analysis

S. Poitel; Z. Wang; M. Willinger; J. Van herle; C. Hébert 

ECS Transactions. 2017. Vol. 78, num. 1, p. 1615 – 1632. DOI : 10.1149/07801.1615ecst.

Integrated System Design of a Small-scale Power-to-Methane Demonstrator

L. Wang; A. Mian; L. C.R de Sousa; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle et al. 

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS. 2017. Vol. 61, p. 1339 – 1344. DOI : 10.3303/CET1761221.

Special Issue on Modeling and Experimental Validation of Fuel Cells, Batteries, and Electrolysers

J. Van Herle; J. Bowen 

Journal Of Electrochemical Energy Conversion And Storage. 2017. Vol. 14, num. 1, p. 010301. DOI : 10.1115/1.4037096.

Modeling and Designing of a Radial Anode Off-Gas Recirculation Fan for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

P. H. Wagner; Z. Wuillemin; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle; J. A. Schiffmann 

Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. 2017. Vol. 14, num. 1, p. 011005. DOI : 10.1115/1.4036401.

Strontium Migration at the GDC-YSZ Interface of Solid Oxide Cells in SOFC and SOEC Modes

G. Rinaldi; A. Nakajo; J. Van Herle; P. Burdet; E. Oveisi et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2017. Vol. 78, num. 1, p. 3297 – 3307. DOI : 10.1149/07801.3297ecst.

Mechanical Stress Combined with Alloying May Allow Continuous Control Over Reactivity: Strain Effects on CO Dissociation and Subsequent Methanation Catalysis over Ni(211), Ni3Fe(211), and NiFe(112)

M. F. Francis; W. A. Curtin 

Journal Of Physical Chemistry C. 2017. Vol. 121, num. 11, p. 6113 – 6119. DOI : 10.1021/acsjpcc.6b12329.

Post-test Analysis on a Solid Oxide Cell Stack Operated for 10,700 Hours in Steam Electrolysis Mode

G. Rinaldi; S. Diethelm; E. Oveisi; P. Burdet; J. Van Herle et al. 

Fuel Cells. 2017. Vol. 17, num. 4, p. 541 – 549. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201600194.

Dislocation cross-slip in fcc solid solution alloys

W. G. Nöhring; W. A. Curtin 

Acta Materialia. 2017. Vol. 128, p. 135 – 148. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2017.02.027.

Conference Papers

Cost Requirements for a Small-Scale SOFC Fed From Agricultural-Derived Biogas

S. Majerus; D. Lauinger; J. Van Herle 

2017. 13th Annual Symposium on Fuel Cell Modelling and Experimental Validation (MODVAL), Swiss Fed Inst Technol Lausanne Campus, Lausanne, SWITZERLAND, MAR, 2016. DOI : 10.1115/1.4035891.

Triode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operation Under Sulfur-Poisoning Conditions

P. Caliandro; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle 

2017. 12th European Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOFC and SOE) Forum, Lucerne, SWITZERLAND, JUL 05-08, 2016. p. 457 – 463. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201600196.

Reviews

Dealing with fuel contaminants in biogas-fed solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) plants: Degradation of catalytic and electro-catalytic active surfaces and related gas purification methods

A. Lanzini; H. Madi; V. Chiodo; D. Papurello; S. Maisano et al. 

Progress In Energy And Combustion Science. 2017. Vol. 61, p. 150 – 188. DOI : 10.1016/j.pecs.2017.04.002.

Book Chapters

Lifetime Issues for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnects, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Lifetime and Reliability

M. Bianco; M. Linder; Y. Larring; F. Greco; J. Van Herle 

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Lifetime and Reliability; Elsevier, 2017. p. 121 – 144.

2016

Journal Articles

Mechanism and energetics of < c plus a > dislocation cross-slip in hcp metals

Z. Wu; W. A. Curtin 

Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America (PNAS). 2016. Vol. 113, num. 40, p. 11137 – 11142. DOI : 10.1073/pnas.1603966113.

A TEM study of Ni interfaces formed during activation of SOFC anodes in H 2 : Influence of grain boundary symmetry and segregation of impurities

Q. Jeangros; A. Aebersold; C. Hébert; J. Van Herle; A. Hessler-Wyser 

Acta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 103, p. 442 – 447. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2015.10.028.

Micromechanical design of hierarchical composites using global load sharing theory

V. P. Rajan; W. A. Curtin 

Journal Of The Mechanics And Physics Of Solids. 2016. Vol. 90, p. 1 – 17. DOI : 10.1016/j.jmps.2016.02.011.

Energetics of dislocation transformations in hcp metals

Z. Wu; B. Yin; W. A. Curtin 

Acta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 119, p. 203 – 217. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.08.002.

Atomistic investigation of the influence of hydrogen on dislocation nucleation during nanoindentation in Ni and Pd

X. Zhou; B. Ouyang; W. A. Curtin; J. Song 

Acta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 116, p. 364 – 369. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.06.061.

New Editors-in-Chief for MSMSE

W. A. Curtin 

Modelling And Simulation In Materials Science And Engineering. 2016. Vol. 24, num. 8, p. 080201. DOI : 10.1088/0965-0393/24/8/080201.

Theory of strengthening in fcc high entropy alloys (vol 118, pg 164, 2016)

C. Varvenne; A. Luque; W. A. Curtin 

Acta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 119, p. 242 – 242. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.08.069.

Solid oxide fuel cell anode degradation by the effect of hydrogen chloride in stack and single cell environments

H. Madi; A. Lanzini; D. Papurello; S. Diethelm; C. Ludwig et al. 

Journal of Power Sources. 2016. Vol. 326, p. 349 – 356. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2016.07.003.

Performance degradation diagnosis of thermal power plants: A method based on advanced exergy analysis

P. Fu; N. Wang; L. Wang; T. Morosuk; Y. Yang et al. 

Energy Conversion and Management. 2016. Vol. 130, p. 219 – 229. DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.10.054.

Theory of strengthening in fcc high entropy alloys

C. Varvenne; A. Luque; W. A. Curtin 

Acta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 118, p. 164 – 176. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.07.040.

Strain hardening in 2D discrete dislocation dynamics simulations: A new ‘2.5D’ algorithm

S. M. Keralavarma; W. A. Curtin 

Journal Of The Mechanics And Physics Of Solids. 2016. Vol. 95, p. 132 – 146. DOI : 10.1016/j.jmps.2016.05.028.

Solute strengthening at high temperatures

G. P. M. Leyson; W. A. Curtin 

Modelling And Simulation In Materials Science And Engineering. 2016. Vol. 24, num. 6, p. 065005. DOI : 10.1088/0965-0393/24/6/065005.

Hardness and microstructural variation of Al-Mg-Mn-Sc-Zr alloy

S. Ikeshita; A. Strodahs; Z. Saghi; K. Yamada; P. Burdet et al. 

Micron. 2016. Vol. 82, p. 1 – 8. DOI : 10.1016/j.micron.2015.12.002.

Multi-objective superstructure-free synthesis and optimization of thermal power plants

L. Wang; M. Lampe; P. Voll; Y. Yang; A. Bardow 

Energy. 2016. Vol. 116, p. 1104 – 1116. DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2016.10.007.

Model for charge/discharge-rate-dependent plastic flow in amorphous battery materials

S. M. Khosrownejad; W. A. Curtin 

Journal Of The Mechanics And Physics Of Solids. 2016. Vol. 94, p. 167 – 180. DOI : 10.1016/j.jmps.2016.03.004.

Intrinsic structural transitions of the pyramidal I 〈c+a〉 dislocation in magnesium

Z. Wu; W. Curtin 

Scripta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 116, p. 104 – 107. DOI : 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2016.01.041.

Multiscale diffusion method for simulations of long-time defect evolution with application to dislocation climb

K. L. Baker; W. A. Curtin 

Journal Of The Mechanics And Physics Of Solids. 2016. Vol. 92, p. 297 – 312. DOI : 10.1016/j.jmps.2016.04.006.

Role of microstructure on electrode operating mechanisms for mixed ionic electronic conductors: From synchrotron-based 3D reconstruction to electrochemical modeling

M. Hubert; J. Laurencin; P. Cloetens; J. C. Da Silva; F. Lefebvre-Joud et al. 

Solid State Ionics. 2016. Vol. 294, p. 90 – 107. DOI : 10.1016/j.ssi.2016.07.001.

Design strategy for controlled natural aging in Al-Mg-Si alloys

M. Werinos; H. Antrekowitsch; T. Ebner; R. Prillhofer; W. A. Curtin et al. 

Acta Materialia. 2016. Vol. 118, p. 296 – 305. DOI : 10.1016/j.actamat.2016.07.048.

A linear programming approach to the optimization of residential energy systems

D. Lauinger; P. Caliandro; J. Van Herle; D. Kuhn 

Journal of Energy Storage. 2016. Vol. 7, p. 24 – 37. DOI : 10.1016/j.est.2016.04.009.

Conference Papers

Determining The Potential Of Salinity Gradient Energy Source Using An Exergy Analysis

A. Emdadi; M. Zenouzi; G. J. Kowalski 

2016. 10th ASME International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Charlotte, NC, JUN 26-30, 2016. DOI : 10.1115/ES2016-59532.

Theses

Investigations into the Effects of Biofuel Contaminants on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

H. Madi / J. Van Herle; C. Ludwig (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

Student Projects

Fueling a SOFC with agricultural waste derived biogas – Analysing the Swiss case –

S. J. C. Majerus 

2016.

2015

Journal Articles

Rational design of fiber-reinforced hybrid composites: A global load sharing analysis

V. P. Rajan; W. A. Curtin 

Composites Science and Technology. 2015. Vol. 117, p. 199 – 207. DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2015.06.015.

The Impact of Toluene on the Performance of Anode-Supported Ni-YSZ SOFC Operated on Hydrogen and Biosyngas

H. Madi; S. Diethelm; C. Ludwig; J. Van Herle 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 2811 – 2818. DOI : 10.1149/06801.2811ecst.

Parallel algorithm for multiscale atomistic/continuum simulations using LAMMPS

F. Pavia; W. A. Curtin 

Modelling And Simulation In Materials Science And Engineering. 2015. Vol. 23, num. 5, p. 055002. DOI : 10.1088/0965-0393/23/5/055002.

Evaluation of Protective Coatings for SOFC Interconnects

J. Tallgren; M. Bianco; O. Himanen; O. Thomann; J. Kiviaho et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 1597 – 1608. DOI : 10.1149/06801.1597ecst.

Investigation of 2R-Cell Degradation under Thermal Cycling and RedOx Cycling Conditions by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

S. Diethelm; V. Singh; J. Van herle 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 2285 – 2293. DOI : 10.1149/06801.2285ecst.

Properties of Spinel Protective Coatings Prepared Using Wet Powder Spraying for SOFC Interconnects

J-E. Hong; M. Bianco; J. Van herle; R. Steinberger-Wilckens 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 1581 – 1587. DOI : 10.1149/06801.1581ecst.

Thermo-mechanical Reliability of SOFC Stacks During Combined Long-term Operation and Thermal Cycling

F. Greco; A. Nakajo; Z. Wuillemin; J. Van Herle 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, p. 1921 – 1931. DOI : 10.1149/06801.1921ecst.

Solid oxide fuel cell anode degradation by the effect of siloxanes

H. Madi; A. Lanzini; S. Diethelm; D. Papurello; J. Van Herle et al. 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2015. Vol. 279, p. 460 – 471. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2015.01.053.

Electrochemical Performance of Nd1.95NiO4+delta Cathode supported Microtubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

M. A. Laguna-Bercero; H. Luebbe; J. Silva; J. Van Herle 

Fuel Cells. 2015. Vol. 15, num. 1, p. 98 – 104. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201400071.

Electrochemical Model of a Triode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

P. Caliandro; S. Diethelm; A. Nakajo; J. Van herle 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 2387 – 2396. DOI : 10.1149/06801.2387ecst.

Steam and Co-Electrolysis Sensitivity Analysis on Ni-YSZ Supported Cells

G. Rinaldi; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 3395 – 3406. DOI : 10.1149/06801.3395ecst.

Characterization of Cracks and their Effects on the Effective Transport Pathways in Ni-YSZ Anodes after Reoxidation Using X-Ray Nanotomography

A. Nakajo; A. M. Kiss; A. P. Cocco; W. M. Harris; M. B. DeGostin et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2015. Vol. 68, num. 1, p. 1069 – 1081. DOI : 10.1149/06801.1069ecst.

Conference Papers

Towards the Next-Generation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems

V. Singh; P. H. Wagner; Z. Wuillemin; S. Diethelm; J. A. Schiffmann et al. 

2015. ECS Conference on Electrochemical Energy Conversion & Storage with SOFC-XIV, Glasgow, UK, July 26-31, 2015. p. 2373 – 2386. DOI : 10.1149/06801.2373ecst.

Study of 2R-Cell Equipped with LSC and LSCF Cathodes under Thermic and Redox Cycling

P. Coquoz; C. Grize; J. Ruiz; A. Bourradou; S. Diethelm et al. 

2015. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 14 (SOFC-XIV), Glasgow, Scotland, 26-31 July 2015. p. 569 – 577. DOI : 10.1149/06801.0569ecst.

2014

Journal Articles

Modelling the impact of creep on the probability of failure of a solid oxide fuel cell stack

F. Greco; H. L. Frandsen; A. Nakajo; M. F. Madsen; J. Van Herle 

Journal Of The European Ceramic Society. 2014. Vol. 34, num. 11, p. 2695 – 2704. DOI : 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2013.12.055.

Measurements of local chemistry and structure in Ni(O)-YSZ composites during reduction using energy-filtered environmental TEM

Q. Jeangros; T. W. Hansen; J. B. Wagner; R. E. Dunin-Borkowski; C. Hebert et al. 

Chemical Communications (ChemComm). 2014. Vol. 50, num. 15, p. 1808 – 1810. DOI : 10.1039/c3cc46682e.

Conference Papers

Thermo-Economic Optimisation of Integrated Ethanol and Methanol Production in the Sugarcane Industry

J. Q. Albarelli; S. Onorati; P. Caliandro; E. Peduzzi; F. Marechal et al. 

2014. 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2014), Prague, Czech Republic, 23–27 August 2014. p. 1741 – 1746. DOI : 10.3303/Cet1439291.

2013

Journal Articles

Effect of Steam-to-Carbon Ratio on Degradation of Ni-YSZ Anode Supported Cells

H. Madi; S. Diethelm; J. Van herle; N. Petigny 

ECS Transactions. 2013. Vol. 57, num. 1, p. 1517 – 1525. DOI : 10.1149/05701.1517ecst.

Fabrication of structured anode-supported solid oxide fuel cell by powder injection molding

A. Faes; H. Girard; A. Zryd; Z. Wuillemin; J. Van Herle 

Journal Of Power Sources. 2013. Vol. 227, p. 35 – 40. DOI : 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2012.11.016.

Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-delta (BSCF) feedstock development and optimization for thermoplastic forming of thin planar and tubular oxygen separation membranes

M. Salehi; E. M. Pfaff; R. Morkis Junior; C. P. Bergmann; S. Diethelm et al. 

Journal Of Membrane Science. 2013. Vol. 443, p. 237 – 245. DOI : 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.04.051.

Local Activation and Degradation of Electrochemical Processes in a SOFC

Z. Wuillemin; Y. Antonetti; C. Beetschen; O. Millioud; S. Ceschini et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2013. Vol. 57, num. 1, p. 561 – 570. DOI : 10.1149/05701.0561ecst.

Conference Papers

Electrolysis and Co-Electrolysis Performance of SOE Short Stacks

S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle; D. Montinaro; O. Bucheli 

2013. 10th European SOFC Forum’, u’10th European SOFC Forum. p. 631 – 637. DOI : 10.1002/fuce.201200178.

2012

Journal Articles

Spotting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Degradation Effects by Electron Microscopy

A. Hessler-Wyser; A. Schuler; Z. Wuillemin; J. Van herle 

Microscopy and Microanalysis. 2012. Vol. 18, num. S2, p. 1374 – 1375. DOI : 10.1017/S1431927612008720.

Nickel oxide reduction studied by environmental TEM and in situ XRD

Q. Jeangros; C. Hébert; A. Hessler-Wyser; T. Hansen; J. Wagner et al. 

Microscopy and Microanalysis. 2012. Vol. 18, num. S2, p. 1176 – 1177. DOI : 10.1017/S1431927612007738.

Reviews

A Review of RedOx Cycling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Anode

A. Faes; A. Hessler-Wyser; A. Zryd; J. Van Herle 

Membranes. 2012. Vol. 2, num. 3, p. 585 – 664. DOI : 10.3390/membranes2030585.

2011

Journal Articles

Comparison of X-ray Nanotomography and FIB-SEM in Quantifying the Composite LSM/YSZ SOFC Cathode Microstructure

G. Nelson; W. Harris; J. Lombardo; J. Izzo; W. K. Chiu et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2011.  p. 2417 – 2421. DOI : 10.1149/1.3570238.

X-ray Imaging and Analysis of 3D Microstructural Changes in Aged Ni-YSZ Anode

G. Nelson; J. Izzo; J. Lombardo; W. Harris; A. Cocco et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2011.  p. 1323 – 1327. DOI : 10.1149/1.3570118.

Conference Papers

Analysis of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell LSM-YSZ Composite Cathodes With Varying Starting Powder Sizes

W. M. Harris; G. J. Nelson; J. J. Lombardo; A. P. Cocco; J. R. Izzo et al. 

2011. ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Denver, Colorado, USA, November 11–17, 2011. p. 581 – 584. DOI : 10.1115/IMECE2011-64237.

On Potential Application of Coated Ferritic Stainless Steel Grades K41X and K44X in SOFC/HTE Interconnects

P. O. Santacreu; P. Girardon; M. Zahid; J. Van Herle; A. Hessler-Wyser et al. 

2011. 12th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, montreal, Canada, May 1-6, 2011. p. 2481 – 2488. DOI : 10.1149/1.3570246.

Influence of Operational Parameters on LSCF and LSF Stability

A. Arregui; L. M. Rodriguez-Martinez; S. Modena; J. van Herle; M. Bertoldi et al. 

2011. 35th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, beach, Floride, United States, January 23- 28, 2011. p. 67 – 76. DOI : 10.1002/9781118095249.ch6.

2009

Journal Articles

Fabrication and Characterisation of Cathode Support-tubes for Micro-tubular SOFC Application

H. Luebbe; J. Rossen; S. Diethelm; J. Van Herle; H. Hofmann et al. 

ECS Transactions. 2009. Vol. 25, num. 2, p. 2597 – 2606. DOI : 10.1149/1.3205817.

2001

Journal Articles

Anode supported solid oxide fuel cells with screen-printed cathodes

J. Van herle; R. Ihringer; R. Vasquez Cavieres; L. Constantin; O. Bucheli 

Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 2001. Vol. 21, num. 10-11, p. 1855 – 1859. DOI : 10.1016/S0955-2219(01)00130-3.

2000

Journal Articles

Concept and technology of SOFC for electric vehicles

J. Van herle; R. Ihringer; N. Sammes; G. Tompsett; K. Kendall et al. 

Solid State Ionics. 2000. Vol. 132, num. 3-4, p. 333 – 342. DOI : 10.1016/S0167-2738(00)00649-4.

1998

Journal Articles

Oxalate coprecipitation of doped ceria powder for tape casting

J. V. Herle; T. Horita; T. Kawada; N. Sakai; H. Yokokawa et al. 

Ceramics International. 1998. Vol. 24, num. 3, p. 229 – 241. DOI : 10.1016/S0272-8842(97)00007-2.

1997

Journal Articles

Fabrication and sintering of fine yttria-doped ceria powder

J. Van Herle; T. Horita; T. Kawada; N. Sakai; H. Yokokawa et al. 

Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 1997. Vol. 80, num. 4, p. 933 – 940. DOI : 10.1111/j.1151-2916.1997.tb02924.x.

Ceria-Zirconia Composite Electrolyte for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

T. Kawada; H. Yokokawa; M. Dokiya; N. Sakai; T. Horita et al. 

Journal of Electroceramics. 1997. Vol. 1, num. 2, p. 155 – 164. DOI : 10.1023/A:1009976700704.

1996

Journal Articles

Sintering behaviour and ionic conductivity of yttria-doped ceria

J. Van herle; T. Horita; T. Kawada; N. Sakai; H. Yokokawa et al. 

Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 1996. Vol. 16, num. 9, p. 961 – 973. DOI : 10.1016/0955-2219(96)00012-X.

Low temperature fabrication of (Y,Gd,Sm)-doped ceria electrolyte

J. Van Herle; T. Horita; T. Kawada; N. Sakai; H. Yokokawa et al. 

Solid State Ionics. 1996. Vol. 86-88, p. 1255 – 1258. DOI : 10.1016/0167-2738(96)00297-4.

1993

Journal Articles

Laboratory techniques for evaluating solid oxide fuel cells

J. Van Herle; K. Ravindranathan Thampi 

Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. 1993. Vol. 24, num. 10, p. 970 – 976. DOI : 10.1007/BF00241186.