Electrochemical performance of a hybrid direct carbon fuel cell powered by pyrolysed MDF

Medium density fibreboard is a ubiquitous element in modern furniture, here we consider utilising waste MDF as a future energy source. In particular, we focus upon the hybrid direct carbon fuel cell (HDCFC), which involves a combined molten carbonate/solid oxide fuel cell anode/electrolyte interface and can be fuelled by a wide range of carbon forms. Current–voltage measurements and a.c. impedance at temperatures in the range of 525–800 °C have...