1. ZnO sintering additive without negative impact on proton-conducting SrHf0.8Sc0.2O3-δ electrolyte.
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Belyakov, S.A., Lesnichyova, A.S., Balakireva, V.B., Tarutin, A.P., and Dunyushkina, L.A.
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PROTON conductivity , *ELECTROCHEMICAL apparatus , *CRYSTAL lattices , *MATHEMATICAL ability , *CRYSTAL grain boundaries , *SOLID state proton conductors - Abstract
Many proton-conducting oxides are refractory, making it difficult to fabricate dense electrolyte membranes for electrochemical devices. The use of a sintering additive is a common strategy, although it often has a negative effect on proton transport. We found that the addition of ZnO (2 and 4 mol%) successfully contributes to densification of SrHf 0.8 Sc 0.2 O 3-δ ceramics at 1450 °C without negative consequences for the ionic transport. The chemical stability of the materials, high levels of hydration and proton conductivity were confirmed. ZnO is partially (less than 0.3 mol%) incorporated into the crystal lattice of the perovskite and partially accumulates at grain boundaries gradually volatilizing during high-temperature treatments. As a result, ZnO sintering additive does not influence the bulk and specific grain-boundary conductivities, ionic transference numbers and hydration ability, maintaining the excellent electrolytic properties of SrHf 0.8 Sc 0.2 O 3-δ ceramics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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