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Atomic layer deposition of yttria-stabilized zirconia thin films for enhanced reactivity and stability of solid oxide fuel cells

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  • Park, Joonho
  • Lee, Yeageun
  • Chang, Ikwhang
  • Cho, Gu Young
  • Ji, Sanghoon
  • Lee, Wonyoung
  • Cha, Suk Won

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We report the advantages of atomic layer deposition (ALD) for the fabrication of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) electrolyte. The reactivity and stability of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO)-based thin-film solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are improved by applying ALD YSZ electrolyte. The fuel cell fabricated by ALD shows a peak power density of 154.6 mW cm−2 at 450 °C, whereas the fuel cell fabricated by sputtering demonstrates a peak power density of 66.2 mW cm−2. The amorphous and nanogranular microstructure of the ALD YSZ film is ascribed for a significant improvement in the cathodic reactivity of the AAO-based thin-film fuel cells. Moreover, the smooth and uniform surface of the ALD YSZ electrolytes mitigates the agglomeration of the Pt cathode layer, and thus the thermal stability of the thin-film fuel cell is remarkably improved at 450 °C.

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  • Park, Joonho & Lee, Yeageun & Chang, Ikwhang & Cho, Gu Young & Ji, Sanghoon & Lee, Wonyoung & Cha, Suk Won, 2016. "Atomic layer deposition of yttria-stabilized zirconia thin films for enhanced reactivity and stability of solid oxide fuel cells," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 116(P1), pages 170-176.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:116:y:2016:i:p1:p:170-176
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.09.094
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