Area of Interest 2: PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION OF LSCF CATHODES

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Area of Interest 2: PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION OF LSCF CATHODES: NOTE: This descriptive area provides an overview ofArea of Interest 2 only.YOU MUST READ THE ENTIRE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT DOCUMENT FORDETAILSON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND HOW TO PREPARE ANAPPLICATION UNDER AN AREA OF INTEREST. Please scroll to the bottom of thispageto access the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA Master.doc).Area of Interest 2: PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION OF LSCF CATHODESObjective: This topic solicits the identification of the degradationmechanisms of LSCF SOFC cathodes and to develop mitigation strategies whichwould enable LSCF SOFC cathodes to retain their high electrochemicalactivityover the lifetime of an operating SOFC (>40,000 h).Project Description: This topic area focuses on identifying and mitigatingthedegradation mechanisms of LSCF SOFC cathodes. The recipient shallincorporateadvanced scientific techniques to identify the structural and chemicaldegradation mechanisms under realistic environmental conditions.Recipientsshall focus on large size cells (~100 cm2) that use typical thinelectrolyte(YSZ), anode-supported (Ni-YSZ ) cell compositions in the operatingtemperaturerange of 650-850/degrees/C. Phase I will focus on the study andunderstanding of LSCFdegradation mechanisms and identify proposed improvements, including bulkcathode composition modifications, to mitigate degradation. In Phase II,therecipient shall develop, test and evaluate the proposed improvements.Award Value: DOE anticipates that awards will be in the range of $240,000to$2,400,000 for Phase I (DOE Share of $200,000 to $2,000,000 and at least20%Cost Share) and in the range of $240,000 to $2,400,000 for Phase II (DOEShareof $200,000 to $2,000,000 and at least 20% Cost Share).Interested parties looking to submit an application under this area ofinterestcan download the application package at the following link:http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9965