MoO3 nanorods/Fe-2(MoO4)(3) nanoparticles composite has been prepared by a hydrothermal method combined with an in situ diffusion growth process. Single cells based on 300 mu m LSGM electrolyte have been fabricated with the MoO3 nanorods/Fe-2(MoO4)(3) nanoparticles composite anode and a composite cathode consisting of Sr0.9Ce0.1CoO3-delta and Sm-doped ceria (SDC). The peak power densities reach 225, 50, 75 mW cm(-2) at 900 degrees C in H-2, CH4 and C3H8, respectively. The cell shows excellent long-term stability at 850 degrees C. The preliminary results demonstrate that the MoO3 nanorods/Fe-2(MoO4)(3) nanoparticles composite is a promising alternative anode for solid oxide fuel cells. Copyright (C) 2014, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.