Microstructural Characterisation Modelling and Simulation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathodes - Jochen Joos Kartoniert (TB)

This work deals with microstructural characterisation modelling and simulation of SOFC electrodes with the goal of optimizing the electrode microstructures. Methods for a detailed electrode analysis based on focused ion beam (FIB) tomography are presented. A 3D FEM model able to perform simulations of LSCF cathodes based on 3D tomography data is shown. A model generating realistic yet synthetic microstructures is presented that enables the optimization of microstructural characteristics.