Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells

Definition

Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells are a type of fuel cell that use high-temperature molten carbonate salts as the electrolyte. They operate at temperatures around 650°C and can efficiently convert chemical energy from fuels into electrical energy.

Related terms

Electrolyte: A substance, in this case, high-temperature molten carbonate salts, that conducts electricity when dissolved or melted. It allows ions to move between the anode and cathode in a fuel cell.

Anode: The electrode where oxidation occurs in a fuel cell or battery. In molten carbonate fuel cells, it is typically made of porous nickel material and serves as the site for the electrochemical reaction with the fuel.

Cathode:

The electrode where reduction occurs in a fuel cell or battery. In molten carbonate fuel cells, it is usually made of porous ceramic material and facilitates the electrochemical reaction with oxygen or air.