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Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticulate La0.6Sr0.4CoO3− δ cathodes for thin-film solid oxide fuel cells

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Title: Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticulate La0.6Sr0.4CoO3− δ cathodes for thin-film solid oxide fuel cells
Authors: Benel, Cahit1,2,3 cbenel@nano.tu-darmstadt.de, Darbandi, Azad J.1,2, Djenadic, Ruzica1,2,4, Evans, Anna5, Tölke, René5, Prestat, Michel5, Hahn, Horst1,2
Source: Journal of Power Sources. May2013, Vol. 229, p258-264. 7p.
Subjects: Lanthanum compounds, Solid oxide fuel cells, Nanoparticle synthesis, Cathodes, Thin films, Nanocrystals, Metal powders, Microstructure
Abstract: Abstract: Nanocrystalline La0.6Sr0.4CoO3− δ (LSC) powder with an ultrafine microstructure is synthesized via salt-assisted spray pyrolysis and subsequently stabilized in water-based dispersions. Nanoparticulate cathode thin films of LSC and LSC–GDC (gadolinium doped ceria) nanocomposites (with 10–40 wt% of GDC) are prepared via single step spin coating on yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) substrates. In order to prevent the chemical reaction between the cathode and the electrolyte, a thin buffer layer of GDC is deposited using spin coating on the YSZ substrates. The electrochemical performance of the thin film cathodes is measured by impedance spectroscopy on symmetrical cells in the temperature range of 450–650 °C. LSC cathode thin films (250 nm thick) with 30 wt% GDC content exhibit the lowest area specific resistance (ASR) values of 0.32, 0.78 and 2.04 Ω cm2 in ambient air at 650, 600 and 550 °C, respectively. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: Nanocrystalline La0.6Sr0.4CoO3− δ (LSC) powder with an ultrafine microstructure is synthesized via salt-assisted spray pyrolysis and subsequently stabilized in water-based dispersions. Nanoparticulate cathode thin films of LSC and LSC–GDC (gadolinium doped ceria) nanocomposites (with 10–40 wt% of GDC) are prepared via single step spin coating on yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) substrates. In order to prevent the chemical reaction between the cathode and the electrolyte, a thin buffer layer of GDC is deposited using spin coating on the YSZ substrates. The electrochemical performance of the thin film cathodes is measured by impedance spectroscopy on symmetrical cells in the temperature range of 450–650 °C. LSC cathode thin films (250 nm thick) with 30 wt% GDC content exhibit the lowest area specific resistance (ASR) values of 0.32, 0.78 and 2.04 Ω cm2 in ambient air at 650, 600 and 550 °C, respectively. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:03787753
DOI:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2012.11.149