Characterization of LSCF-Based Composite and LSCF as Cathodes for Intermediate Temperature SOFCs

Abstract:

The (La_0.60Sr_0.40)(Co_0.20Fe_0.80)O_3-δ - LSCF, (Ce_0.90Gd_0.10)O_1.95 - CGO composites and LSCF were deposited by wet powder spraying deposition method for the purpose of investigating their potential use in Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. The interlayers are necessary between CGO electrolytes and LSCF cathodes in order to improve the performance of these materials. LSCF particles synthesized by citrate technique were calcined at 900 °C for 4 h and, their LSCF-CGO composites and LSCF suspensions deposited on CGO substrate and, sintered in 1100 °C for 1 h, were formed pseudo-perovskite. The ceramics materials were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and chemical composition of different half-cells layers by scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive (SEM-EDS). The results are in agreement with the literature and indicate that route studied is adequate for crystal structures formation compatible with films the 35 µm thick total for study of conductivity between the cathode and the electrolyte.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 727-728)
• Pages: 657-662
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.727-728.657
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Reinaldo Azevedo Vargas, Everton Bonturim, Marco Andreoli, Rubens Chiba, Emília Satoshi Miyamaru Seo
• Keywords: Cathode, Composite Cathode, ITSOFC, LSCF, Wet Powder Spraying

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