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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Conversion

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  • Protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) offer high efficiency but suffer from poor cathode-electrolyte interfaces.
  • This interfacial resistance limits practical application and overall performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the cathode-electrolyte interface in PCFCs.
  • To improve the performance and stability of PCFCs using a novel surface modification technique.

Main Methods:

  • Femtosecond laser processing was applied to BaCe0.7Zr0.1Y0.2O3-δ (BCZY) electrolytes.
  • Surface modifications included inert layer removal, micro-groove creation, nano-protrusion formation, and generation of oxygen vacancies.

Main Results:

  • Laser treatment reduced interfacial polarization resistance by approximately 50% in symmetrical cells.
  • Single cells with treated electrolytes showed nearly doubled peak power densities.
  • Enhanced sintering and a robust interface were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Femtosecond laser processing is an effective strategy for engineering PCFC electrode-electrolyte interfaces.
  • This approach significantly boosts PCFC performance and stability, paving the way for practical applications.