Effect of cell-to-cell distance in segmented-in-series solid oxide fuel cells

Segmented-in-series solid oxide fuel cell (SIS–SOFC) is prepared by laminating cell components on all sides of partially stabilized zirconia supports using decalcomania method. Since such support is conductive, it generates shunting current and hence voltage loss occurs. Such loss compromises the benefit achieved by segmenting solid oxide fuel cell in series. Therefore there would be greater merits to study the effect of cell-to-cell distance on the voltage loss. Output characteristics according to the cell distance is reported in this study.