Korea Ceramic Technology Institute-STX Junggong, Next-Generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Business Agreement

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology and STX Heavy Industries signed a business agreement on June 18 at STX Heavy Industries' Changwon headquarters to develop next-generation solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology.

Solid oxide fuel cells are power generation devices that produce electricity directly through the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen using ceramic electrodes and ceramic membranes.

Although SOFC technology has been commercialized with domestic companies' proprietary technology, recent inflows of technology from the United States and Europe have reduced competitiveness, making the localization of key technologies urgent.

The two organizations will cooperate in joint research starting with the development project of a high-temperature fuel recirculation blower for SOFC systems, as well as in the joint development and demonstration projects of next-generation SOFC technology.

The Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology will provide follow-up linked services such as technology transfer and proprietary know-how related to localization, while STX Heavy Industries will promote technology commercialization to contribute to the revitalization of the local industry.

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