Zhe Wang , Mengke Yuan , Juntao Gao , Hongru Hao , Jingwei Li , Lingling Xu , Zhe Lv , Bo Wei
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Abstract
Cation segregation on cathode surfaces plays a key role in determining the activity and operational stability of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The double perovskite oxide PrBa0.8Ca0.2Co2O5+δ (PBCC) has been widely studied as an active cathode but still suffer from serious detrimental segregations. To enhance the cathode stability, a PBCC derived A-site medium-entropy Pr0.6La0.1Nd0.1Sm0.1Gd0.1Ba0.8Ca0.2Co2O5+δ (ME-PBCC) oxide was prepared and its segregation behaviors were investigated under different conditions. Compared with initial PBCC oxide, the segregations of BaO and Co3O4 on the surface of ME-PBCC material are significantly suppressed, especially for Co3O4, which is attributed to its higher configuration entropy. Our results also confirm the improved electrochemical performance and structural stability of ME-PBCC material, enabling it as a promising cathode for SOFCs.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Rare Earths reports studies on the 17 rare earth elements. It is a unique English-language learned journal that publishes works on various aspects of basic theory and applied science in the field of rare earths (RE). The journal accepts original high-quality original research papers and review articles with inventive content, and complete experimental data. It represents high academic standards and new progress in the RE field. Due to the advantage of abundant RE resources of China, the research on RE develops very actively, and papers on the latest progress in this field emerge every year. It is not only an important resource in which technicians publish and obtain their latest research results on RE, but also an important way of reflecting the updated progress in RE research field.
The Journal of Rare Earths covers all research and application of RE rare earths including spectroscopy, luminescence and phosphors, rare earth catalysis, magnetism and magnetic materials, advanced rare earth materials, RE chemistry & hydrometallurgy, RE metallography & pyrometallurgy, RE new materials, RE solid state physics & solid state chemistry, rare earth applications, RE analysis & test, RE geology & ore dressing, etc.