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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Conversion

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  • Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) require advanced cathode materials for efficient operation.
  • Developing stable and high-performance cathodes for intermediate-temperature SOFCs (≤700°C) is crucial.
  • Perovskite oxides are promising candidates due to their tunable properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and evaluate novel perovskite-based cathode materials for SOFCs.
  • To investigate the relationship between material composition, microstructure, and electrochemical performance.
  • To understand the role of oxygen content and B-site doping on cathode behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Solid-state reaction synthesis using camphor as a pore-former.
  • Electrochemical characterization of cathode materials in SOFC configurations.
  • Analysis of thermal stability and surface/lattice oxygen effects.

Main Results:

  • Three novel perovskite materials (Ba3CoNb2O9, Ba3FeNb2O9, Ba6CoFeNb9O30) were successfully synthesized.
  • Ba3CoNb2O9 and Ba3FeNb2O9 showed higher power densities below 550°C due to larger surface area.
  • Ba6CoFeNb9O30 exhibited superior performance at higher temperatures (≥600°C) due to better oxygen utilization.
  • All materials demonstrated high thermal stability and outperformed many existing SOFC cathodes.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered perovskite cathode composition and microstructure are key for efficient SOFCs.
  • These novel materials offer potential for stable and high-performance SOFC operation at reduced temperatures.
  • Understanding oxygen stoichiometry and doping effects is vital for optimizing cathode design.