Yttrium and nickel co-doped BaZrO3 as a proton-conducting electrolyte for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells

S. P. Shafi, L. Bi, S. Boulfrad, E. Traversa

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Abstract

High temperature proton conducting oxides, due to their lower activation energy for proton conduction, can achieve high conductivity at relatively low temperatures (500-700°C). Though BaZr0.8Y0.2O3-δ (BZY) perovskite exhibits good chemical stability and high bulk conductivity, high grain boundary resistance decreases its total conductivity. This work focuses on substitution of Zr4+ with Ni2+ in the perovskite B-site in a targeted fashion in order to promote the sinterability of BZY. Powder X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of single phases for Ba0.8-xY0.2NixO3-δ compositions up to x = 0.04. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image analysis demonstrated that densification is promoted by increasing the Ni-content, reaching a fully dense microstructure for Ba0.76Y0.2Ni0.04O3-δ (BZYNi04). An anode supported single cell based on BZYNi04 electrolyte showed superior power performance, achieving 240 and 428 mW cm-2 at 600 and 700°C, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSolid Oxide Fuel Cells 14, SOFC 2015
EditorsS. C. Singhal, K. Eguchi
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages503-508
Number of pages6
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781607685395
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC 2015; held as part of the Electrochemical Society, ECS Conference on Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 26 Jul 201531 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number1
Volume68
ISSN (Print)1938-6737
ISSN (Electronic)1938-5862

Conference

Conference14th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC 2015; held as part of the Electrochemical Society, ECS Conference on Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period26/07/1531/07/15

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