Performance of (Ln0.5M0.5)FeO3-δ perovskites as cathode for SOFCs: Effect of mean radius of the A site cations

K. Vidal, L. M. Rodríguez-Martínez, L. Ortega-San-Martín, A. Martínez-Amesti, M. Luisa Nó, A. Rojo, T. Laresgoiti, M. I. Arriortua

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Abstract

Crystal structure, microstructure, electrical conductivity and electrochemical performance of a new family of iron perovskites with the general formula Ln0.5M0.5FeO3-δ (Ln = La and/or Pr; M = Sr, Ca or/and Ba) has been studied as function of mean A cation radius 〈rA〉. All the samples have a rhombohedral structure (space group: R-3c). SEM images show that the average grain size decreases with increasing 〈rA〉. The DC four-probe measurements indicate that all samples have high electrical conductivity, increasing with 〈r A〉. The electrochemical behaviour of these cathode materials was evaluated by using I-V curve measurements and AC impedance spectroscopy over three electrodes electrolyte supported cells. The results show a great improvement in cathode performance and a significant decrease in polarization resistance with increasing mean A cation radius 〈rA〉.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 11 (SOFC-XI)
Pages2427-2434
Number of pages8
Edition2 PART 3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event11th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XI)- 216th ECS Meeting - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 4 Oct 20099 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number2 PART 3
Volume25
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

Conference11th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC-XI)- 216th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period4/10/099/10/09

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