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Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A 2013 Vol.14 No.1 P.11-24

http://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.A1200134


Development of lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite composite cathodes for intermediate- to low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells*


Author(s):  Nurul Akidah Baharuddin1, Hamimah Abd Rahman1,4, Andanastuti Muchtar1,2, Abu Bakar Sulong1,2, Huda Abdullah3

Affiliation(s):  1. Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; more

Corresponding email(s):   muchtar@eng.ukm.my

Key Words:  Ceria-based composite cathode, Lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite, Intermediate- to low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-LTSOFCs)


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Nurul Akidah Baharuddin, Hamimah Abd Rahman, Andanastuti Muchtar, Abu Bakar Sulong, Huda Abdullah. Development of lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite composite cathodes for intermediate- to low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells[J]. Journal of Zhejiang University Science A, 2013, 14(1): 11-24.

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Abstract: Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) offer high energy conversion, low noise, low pollutant emission, and low processing cost. Despite many advantages, SOFCs face a major challenge in competing with other types of fuel cells because of their high operating temperature. The necessity to reduce the operational temperature of SOFCs has led to the development of research into the materials and fabrication technology of fuel cells. The use of composite cathodes significantly reduces the cathode polarization resistance and expands the triple phase boundary area available for oxygen reduction. Powder preparation and composite cathode fabrication also affect the overall performance of composite cathodes and fuel cells. Among many types of cathode materials, lanthanum-based materials such as lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite (La1-x Sr x Co1-y Fe y O3-δ ) have recently been discovered to offer great compatibility with ceria-based electrolytes in performing as composite cathode materials for intermediate- to low-temperature SOFCs (IT-LTSOFCs). This paper reviews various ceria-based composite cathodes for IT-LTSOFCs and focuses on the aspects of progress and challenges in materials technology.

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