@article{NeidhardtKeeBessler2013, author = {Neidhardt, Jonathan Philipp and Kee, Robert J. and Bessler, Wolfgang G.}, title = {Electrode Reoxidation in Solid-Oxide Cells: Detailed Modeling of Nickel Oxide Film Growth}, journal = {ECS Transactions}, volume = {57}, number = {1}, organization = {Electrochemical Society}, issn = {1938-5862}, doi = {10.1149/05701.2573ecst}, url = {https://elib.dlr.de/84934/1/Neidhardt_ECStrans_2013.pdf}, institution = {INES - Institut f{\"u}r nachhaltige Energiesysteme}, pages = {2573 -- 2582}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The lifetime and performance of solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and electrolyzer cells (SOEC) can be significantly degraded by oxidation of nickel within the electrode and support structures. This paper documents a detailed computational model describing nickel oxide (NiO) formation as a growing film layer on top of the nickel phase in Ni/YSZ composite electrodes. The model assumes that the oxidation rate is controlled by transport of ions across the film (Wagner's theory). The computational model, which is implemented in a two-dimensional continuum framework, facilitates the investigation of alternative chemical reaction and transport mechanisms. Model predictions agree well with a literature experimental measurement of oxidation-layer growth. In addition to providing insight in interpreting experimental observations, the model provides a quantitative predictive capability for improving electrode design and controlling operating conditions.}, subject = {Nickel}, language = {en} }