NexTech produces the full range of materials for solid oxide fuel cells:
anodes
cathodes
electrolyte
interconnect materials
Standard materials are available through fuelcellmaterials.com. Using conventional and proprietary processes, NexTech works with SOFC developers and researchers to provide the materials to meet customers' needs:
consistent performance
scalable production
tailored for customer manufacturing processes
tailored to provide competitive performance advantage
Electrolytes:
NexTech has a unique zirconia- and ceria-based materials ranging from 3 to 200 m2/g in surface area. NexTech can provide electrolytes designed for the most demanding manufacturing and operating conditions. NexTech can provide the electrolytes you require with powder characteristics to match the most demanding process conditions Standard and custom materials are available in powder form. Furthermore, our scientists can work with you to collaboratively optimize your process conditions and materials selection to provide peak performance and value.
Cathode Materials:
NexTech has over fourteen years experience in the design, testing and production of cathode materials. Our experience has resulted in a palette of standard, high-performance cathode materials (including manganites, ferrites and cobaltites) that provide consistent physical characteristics and high performance in SOFCs. NexTech has also developed patented cathode compositions and composite formulations to provide customers with the applied solutions required for demanding manufacturing processes and applications.
Anode Materials:
In addition to widely used NiO/YSZ materials, NexTech offers standard NiO/GDC and Ni/ScSZ powders and as screen-printing inks.. NexTech has also developed a specialized ceramic and cermet anode materials for low processing temperatures and improved stability during operation.
Interconnect Materials:
NexTech has developed materials for protective coatings for metallic interconnects by a range of deposition approaches, as well as materials for ceramic interconnect manufacturing. NexTech is currently evaluating new materials and process requirements for this area; contact our team today to discuss your specific needs.
Custom Materials Solutions for SOFC Developers:
Through our Commercial Services department, NexTech’s team of scientists and engineers will accelerate your supply chain development and product commercialization.
Our team of scientists will be your resource to guide materials selection and process development to achieve targeted levels of performance.
Our materials production team will use state of the art production facilities to tailor powders to your processes and application.
Our engineering staff will provide you a roadmap of materials production from your current scale to commercial production.
Our quality assurance team will provide you consistent, performance-validated materials synchronized with your production schedule.