Which mechanism causes decreased efficiency in a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) operating at high current density?

💡 Explanation

When current density increases, electrolyte polarization occurs because of increased ionic resistance within the electrolyte, resulting in greater voltage losses and reduced efficiency. Therefore, electrolyte polarization increases voltage losses, rather than fuel crossover, thermal damage, or catalyst poisoning which require different operational conditions.

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