Material Development
Honeycomb carrier and DPF material development
Cordierite honeycomb used as a catalyst support or diesel particulate filter is becoming important due to increasing concern and regulations related to environmental pollution. Ceramic honeycomb is a porous material with high structural strength, increased specific surface area and activity. It reduces the pressure loss through the good ventilation. In addition, it has a low thermal expansion coefficient and strong resistance to thermal shock. Ceramcomb’s honeycomb material technology has been researched, developed and commercialized based on know-how accumulated for over 30 years.
Fuel cell support development
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) is the oxide solid electrolyte fuel cell with ionic conductivity. In the solid oxide fuel cell, the anode and cathode (oxidizer) are disposed with solid electrolyte interposed, and a three-layer unit cell is composed of anode / electrolyte / cathode. We are doing research on porous solid oxide fuel cell carriers that are affordable, excellent in mechanical strength and heat resistance, and have a thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of electrolyte materials.