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Journal : JURNAL KIMIA SAINS DAN APLIKASI

Enhanced SOFC Cathode Performance Through Surface Modification of NdBa0.5Sr0.5Co2O5+δ Nanoparticles Adi Subardi
Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi Vol 25, No 9 (2022): Volume 25 Issue 9 Year 2022
Publisher : Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jksa.25.9.322-328

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The cathode materials fabrication with outstanding performance and stability at intermediate temperatures of 600–800℃ is required for the prospective mass production of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). Infiltration is a potential method because it has proven successful in fabrication and cell performance enhancement. This study mainly focuses on the electrical conductivity and long-term reliability of cathode symmetric cells NdBa0.5Sr0.5Co2O5+δ (NBSC) fabricated by traditional solid-state reaction techniques. The electrical conductivity value of the cathode is in the range of 174–278 S.cm-1. Impedance analysis showed that the infiltration of 0.5M SDC on the NBSC cathode surface dramatically reduced the polarization resistance (Rp) between layers (cathode-electrolyte) from 3.32 Ω.cm2 to 1.82 Ω.cm2 at 600℃ or decreased by 45 % compared to NBSC cathode without 0.5M SDC infiltration. The enhanced stability of NBSC cathode specimens with 0.5M SDC infiltration (NBSC+0.5 M SDC) under SOFC operating conditions proves that samples with infiltration extend their lifetime. Compared to the NBSC cathode, the NBSC+0.5 M SDC cathode has better long-term stability with a lower RP value of 2.35 Ω.cm2. In the OPP range of 0.214-0.0027 atm at 800℃, the relatively tiny Rp value of the symmetrical cell is between 0.030 Ω.cm2 and 0.039 Ω.cm2, below the 0.15 Ω.cm2 suitable performance limit for solid oxide fuel cells.
Effect of Infiltration Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 Against Double Perovskite Performance LaBa0.5Sr0.5Co2O5+δ as IT-SOFC Cathode Adi Subardi; Yen-Pei Fu
Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi Vol 25, No 10 (2022): Volume 25 Issue 10 Year 2022
Publisher : Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jksa.25.10.346-351

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Modifying the sample surface by infiltration technique using Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 (SDC) electrolyte has been done to increase the catalytic activity of the LaBa0.5Sr0.5Co2O5+δ (LBSC) cathode. The cathode powder structure was evaluated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) at room temperature, and the LBSC cathode microstructure was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The electrical conductivity of the LBSC cathode was tested using the four-probe DC method. Symmetrical cells were tested using a potentiostat Voltalab PGZ 301 and a digital source meter Keithley 2420. LBSC powder was discovered to have a tetragonal structure (space group: P4/mmm) with lattice parameters of a = 3.86253 Å, c = 7.73438 Å, and V = 115.338 Å. From the SEM image, the LBSC cathode has homogeneous, dense, and highly porous grains. The electrical conductivity showed metallic behavior, gradually decreasing from 167 S.cm-1 at 300℃ to 105 S.cm-1 at 800℃. A significant increase in current density (io) of 275% occurred at 800℃ from 154.10 mA.cm−2 (pure LBSC) to 577.86 mA.cm−2 (LBSC+0.5M SDC). The activation energy value (Ea) of symmetrical cells was determined using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), low-field (LF), and high-field (HF) techniques. The activation energy of the LBSC+0.5 M SDC specimen was 47.9 kJ mol-1 or 79.4% lower than the activation energy of the LBSC cathode specimen without infiltration at atmospheric pressure of 0.03 atm. These results indicate that SDC infiltration of the LBSC cathode can reduce the activation energy of the significant. The cathode membrane adheres quite well to the electrolyte membrane, the cathode porosity varies in the range of 1–4 µm, and the grain size is 0.1–1.5 µm.