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Effect of Ni Concentration on Phase Stability, Microstructure and Electrical Properties of BaCe0.8Y0.2O3-δ - Ni Cermet SOFC Anode and its application in proton conducting ITSOFC

•Identification of BCY-Ni cermet as anode material for proton conducting SOFC.•Based on morphology and conductivity, 35% v/v Ni composition used for button cell.•Cell exhibits low electrode polarization losses, hence efficient anode functioning.•Maximum power density of 35mWcm−2 was obtained at 873K...

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Published in:Electrochimica acta 2014-02, Vol.120, p.80-85
Main Authors: Sawant, Pooja, Varma, S., Gonal, M.R., Wani, B.N., Prakash, Deep, Bharadwaj, S.R.
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Language:English
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Summary:•Identification of BCY-Ni cermet as anode material for proton conducting SOFC.•Based on morphology and conductivity, 35% v/v Ni composition used for button cell.•Cell exhibits low electrode polarization losses, hence efficient anode functioning.•Maximum power density of 35mWcm−2 was obtained at 873K. In this work we have studied the effect of Ni concentration on phase stability, microstructure and electrical properties of BaCe0.8Y0.2O3-δ (BCY)-Ni cermet SOFC anode. It has been seen that Ni forms composite with BCY without forming any solid solution in both oxidized and reduced state. Also, microstructural analysis reveals the effect of Ni on porosity and triple phase boundaries necessary for electrochemical reactions during cell operation. Electrical conductivity values obtained from dc four probe technique in H2 atmosphere increase with an increase in Ni content. Composites with low vol% of Ni contents i.e. 19% (Ni19) and 26% (Ni26) show predominantly semiconductor-like behaviour whereas higher vol% viz. 35% (Ni35), 45% (Ni45) and 56% (Ni56) composites show electronic conductivity behaviour. This confirms that electronic conduction occurs through metallic Ni phase. Also, anode supported single cell for proton conducting SOFC has been fabricated using Ni35 composition and its current-potential characteristics measured at different temperatures.
ISSN:0013-4686
1873-3859
DOI:10.1016/j.electacta.2013.12.061