Review on silicate and borosilicate‐based glass sealants and their interaction with components of solid oxide fuel cell

Abstract

A lot of research is going on in the field of glass science to commercialize solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). Still, it is a big challenge to develop appropriate glass sealants for a longer duration and sustaining in the operating conditions of this power source. Mixed alkaline earth metal oxides containing silicate or borosilicate glasses could be most suitable as a rigid glass sealant in SOFCs in comparison with borate- and phosphate-based glass sealants. In this review article, the need for the sealants in the planar design of SOFCs, the effect of different modifiers, and intermediate oxides on sealing properties of glasses and glass-ceramics, particularly, silicate- and borosilicate-based glass sealants have been reviewed. Interaction study of glass sealants with common electrolytes and interconnect materials is also overviewed in this article. In addition to these, future perspectives and suggestions for suitable seal development are also proposed. Novelty statement This review article is related to the glass sealants for a highly efficient and environment friendly solid oxide fuel cell energy conversion device. Still, it is a big challenge to develop an appropriate sealant to commercialize this energy device. This article provides the researchers with not only progress and latest development in the field of glass sealants but also suggestion and future prospects to develop the sealants.