Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell matrix which is made of LiAlO₂ has tendence to cracking, which reduces the performance and durability of the MCFC due to electrolyte loss and gas crossover [1--5]. In this paper we propose testing different types of fibers in order to reduce the brittleness of the matrix during the start-up and operation of the MCFC. Reducing LiAlO₂ matrix brittleness can be done the addition of ceramic fibers or by using highly porous ceramic paper infiltrated by LiAlO₂.

Two types of LiAlO₂ reinforcement are tested. The first---short fibers, and the second---high porous ceramic paper. Short fibers will be added to the slurry and the green tape will be obtained by the tape casting method. The second method will be based on infiltration of ceramic paper by LiAlO₂ suspension.

Acknowledgments
The project is coefinanced by Polish National Center for
Research and Development of Polish-Taiwanese/Taiwanese-
Polish Joint Research Call granted by decision number DZP/
PL-TWIII/16/2016.

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