Samples of Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ, 0 < x < 0.1, with Improved Chemical Stability in CO2-H2 Gas-Involving Atmospheres as Potential Electrolytes for a Proton Ceramic Fuel Cell

Comparative studies were performed on variations in the ABO3 perovskite structure, chemical stability in a CO2-H2 gas atmosphere, and electrical conductivity measurements in air, hydrogen, and humidity-involving gas atmospheres of monophase orthorhombic Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ samples, where 0 < x...

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Published in:Materials 2020-04, Vol.13 (8), p.1874
Main Authors: Dudek, Magdalena, Lis, Bartłomiej, Lach, Radosław, Daugėla, Salius, Šalkus, Tomas, Kežionis, Algimantas, Mosiałek, Michał, Sitarz, Maciej, Rapacz-Kmita, Alicja, Grzywacz, Przemysław
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Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospheres
Barium
Broadband
Carbon dioxide
Comparative studies
Corrosion resistance
Electrical resistivity
Electrolytes
Electrolytic cells
Experiments
Fuel cells
Gases
Grain boundaries
Humidity
Hydrogen
Perovskite structure
Perovskites
Protons
Solid solutions
Structural stability
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Summary:Comparative studies were performed on variations in the ABO3 perovskite structure, chemical stability in a CO2-H2 gas atmosphere, and electrical conductivity measurements in air, hydrogen, and humidity-involving gas atmospheres of monophase orthorhombic Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ samples, where 0 < x < 0.1. The substitution of strontium with barium resulting in Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ led to an increase in the specific free volume and global instability index when compared to BaCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ. Reductions in the tolerance factor and cell volume were found with increases in the value of x in Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ. Based on the thermogravimetric studies performed for Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ, where 0 < x < 0.1, it was found that modified samples of this type exhibited superior chemical resistance in a CO2 gas atmosphere when compared to BaCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ. The application of broadband impedance spectroscopy enabled the determination of the bulk and grain boundary conductivity of Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ samples within the temperature range 25–730 °C. It was found that Ba0.98Sr0.02Ce0.9Y0.1O3−δ exhibited a slightly higher grain interior and grain boundary conductivity when compared to BaCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ. The Ba0.95Sr0.05Ce0.9Y0.1O3−δ sample also exhibited improved electrical conductivity in hydrogen gas atmospheres or atmospheres involving humidity. The greater chemical resistance of Ba1−xSrxCe0.9Y0.1O3−δ, where x = 0.02 or 0.05, in a CO2 gas atmosphere is desirable for application in proton ceramic fuel cells supplied by rich hydrogen processing gases.
ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma13081874