Modelling and parametric study of an integrated protonic ceramic electrolyzer cell (PCEC) for methane synthesis

Key Points

• Electrochemical performance increased with optimized parameters, achieving significant improvements in methane synthesis efficiency.
• A parametric study highlighted that thermal efficiency can be enhanced by adjusting operational conditions and material configurations.
• Modeling involved simulations that focused on the integrated protonic ceramic electrolyzer cell's design and its effects on methane production.
• Findings may enable better design strategies for energy-efficient methane synthesis systems, paving the way for sustainable fuel solutions.