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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
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AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11779
Keywords
protonic ceramic solid oxide cell (P-SOC); Ni-BCZY electrode-supported cell; vacuum-assisted coating; pinhole-free BCZY electrolyte; electrochemical hydrogen pump
Funding
- Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research and Shell [NWO-733.000.006]
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A method to overcome fabrication challenges for the development of efficient and robust electrode-supported P-SOCs (protonic ceramic solid oxide cells) was discussed. The study optimized material synthesis and fabrication procedures and evaluated the performance and stability of the cells.
Protonic ceramic solid oxide cells (P-SOCs) have gained widespread attention due to their potential for operation in the temperature range of 300-500 degrees C, which is not only beneficial in terms of material stability but also offers unique possibilities from a thermodynamic point of view to realize a series of reactions. For instance, they are ideal for the production of synthetic fuels by hydrogenation of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, upgradation of hydrocarbons, or dehydrogenation reactions. However, the development of P-SOC is quite challenging because it requires a multifront optimization in terms of material synthesis and fabrication procedures. Herein, we report in detail a method to overcome various fabrication challenges for the development of efficient and robust electrode-supported P-SOCs (Ni-BCZY/BCZY/Ni-BCZY) based on a BaCe0.2Zr0.7Y0.1O3-delta (BCZY271) electrolyte. We examined the effect of pore formers on the porosity of the Ni-BCZY support electrode, various electrolyte deposition techniques (spray, spin, and vacuum-assisted), and thermal treatments for developing robust and flat half-cells. Half-cells containing a thin (10-12 mu m) pinhole-free electrolyte layer were completed by a screen-printed Ni-BCZY electrode and evaluated as an electrochemical hydrogen pump to access the functionality. The P-SOCs are found to show a current density ranging from 150 to 525 mA cm(-2) at 1 V over an operating temperature range of 350-450 1 V. The faradaic efficiency of the P-SOCs as well as their stability were also evaluated.
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