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A niobium and tantalum co-doped perovskite electrolyte with high ionic conduction for low-temperature Ceramics Fuel cell

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  • Lu, Yuzheng
  • Shah, M.A.K. Yousaf
  • Mushtaq, Naveed
  • Rauf, Sajid
  • Yousaf, Muhammad
  • Akbar, Nabeela
  • Arshad, Naila
  • Irshad, Muhammad Sultan

Abstract

In recent studies, fast ionic conduction through surface doping and coating has been a favorite subject and has indicated a promising and stable strategy to optimize ions in the developed electrolytes for low-temperature ceramic fuel cells (LT-CFCs). We have designed co-doped perovskite (Nb/Ta-SrCoO3) to enhance further ionic properties using the Solid-state blending technique. The prepared SCNT (SrCoNb0.3Ta0.3O3) was used as an electrolyte sandwiched between symmetrical electrodes and delivered attractive fuel cell performance (650 mW/cm2) with better stability at the low operating temperature of 520 °C compared to other compositions of SCNT. The low grain boundary resistance manifests SCNT's high ionic conduction + microstructural properties, assisting with higher fuel cell performance. The co-doping enables the fermi-level to move towards the -ive side, establishing a space charge region constituting BIEF (built in electric field) and helping to enhance the ions' transportation through the surface and interface. This work thus points out a new type of electrolyte with a different working mechanism from previous studies. It indicates a feasible approach to developing high-performing and stable electrolytes for LT-CFCs.

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  • Lu, Yuzheng & Shah, M.A.K. Yousaf & Mushtaq, Naveed & Rauf, Sajid & Yousaf, Muhammad & Akbar, Nabeela & Arshad, Naila & Irshad, Muhammad Sultan, 2024. "A niobium and tantalum co-doped perovskite electrolyte with high ionic conduction for low-temperature Ceramics Fuel cell," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 236(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:236:y:2024:i:c:s0960148124015349
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.121466
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