Sr0.90Ba0.10Co0.95Ti0.05O3-δ cathode as an improved electrode for IT-SOFCs

The novel perovskite Sr0.90Ba0.10Co0.95Ti0.05O3-δ has been designed as cathode material to be used in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFC). To enlarge the unit-cell size and enhance oxygen diffusion, Sr atoms have been partially substituted by a 10 % of Ba. This new compound was...

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Autores: Chivite Lacaba, Mónica, Prado-Gonjal, Jesús, Alonso, J.A., Fernández-Díaz, M.T., Cascos, Vanessa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/385498
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/385498
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Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Cathode materials
IT-SOFC
MIECs
Neutron diffraction
Perovskite
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Sumario:The novel perovskite Sr0.90Ba0.10Co0.95Ti0.05O3-δ has been designed as cathode material to be used in intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFC). To enlarge the unit-cell size and enhance oxygen diffusion, Sr atoms have been partially substituted by a 10 % of Ba. This new compound was characterized through X Ray Diffraction (XRD) unveiling a tetragonal phase at RT. An in situ Neutron Powder Diffraction (NPD) study between RT and 800 °C showed a transition to a cubic perovskite at 400 °C, which was also noticeable in the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and dilatometric analysis. Adequate chemical and mechanical compatibility were achieved with the components of the cell. Electrical conductivity peaked at 400 °C, with values over 200 S cm−1, where it changed its behavior from semiconductor-like to insulator. Finally, polarization resistances as low as 0.062 Ω cm−2 were obtained for the working temperature of the cell in a symmetric cell, associated with the excellent power densities of 564 and 752 mW cm−2 obtained at 850 °C using pure H2 as fuel for the conventional test fuel cell and in a Pd-infiltrated one. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.