Utilisation of methylcellulose as a shaping agent in the fabrication of Ba_{0.95}Ca_{0.05}Ce_{0.9}Y_{0.1}O_3 proton-conducting ceramic membranes via the gelcasting method

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Application of silver in microtubular solid oxide fuel cells

In this paper, the behaviour of silver as cathode conductive material, interconnect wire, and sealing for anode lead connection for microtubular solid oxide fuel cells (µSOFC) is reported. The changes in silver morphology are examined by scanning electron microscopy on cells that had been operated under reformed methane. It is found that using silver in an solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack can improve the cell performance. However, it is also concluded that silver may be responsible for cell degradation. This report brings together and explains all the known problems with application of silver for SOFCs. The results show that silver is unstable in interconnect and in cathode environments. It is found that the process of cell passivation/activation promotes silver migration. The difference in thermal expansion of silver and sealant results in damage to the glass. It is concluded that when silver is exposed to a dual atmosphere condition, high levels of porosity formation is seen in the dense silver interconnect. The relevance of application of silver in SOFC stacks is discussed

Anodic oxidation of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy

This work presents the results of the investigations on the electropolishing and anodic oxidation of the Ti–13Nb–13Zr titanium alloy. Electropolishing was conducted in the solution containing ammonium fluoride and sulfuric acid, whereas the solution of phosphoric acid was used for anodic oxidation of the alloy. The influence of electropolishing and anodization process parameters on the texture (scanning electron microscopy (SEM)) and chemical composition (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)) of the surface layer was established. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in 5 % NaCl solution was used for the determination of the corrosion resistance of the alloy

Kompozytowa katoda La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3/Ag do stało-tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych z elektrolitem Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9

nfluence of the short time external polarization of silver electrode contacted Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 electrolyte was studied. Silver is moving along the Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 surface during the -0.5 V cathodic polarization at 600°C. It caused both the increase of the electrode - electrolyte contact area and the triple phase boundary length but also decrease of electrolyte and polarization resistances. Deposit of silver oxide was found at the place where the electrode polarized at the potential of 0.5 V contacted the electrolyte and around. The decrease of electrolyte and polarization resistance was smaller but more stable in this case. Composite cathodes were obtained on Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9 electrolyte with the double step sintering procedure. Silver introduced into a La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3 cathode improved a performance of a La0.6Sr0:4Co0.8Fe0.2O3|Ce0.8Sm0.2O1.9|Ni cell by 33%.Zbadano wpływ zewnętrznej polaryzacji na elektrodę srebrną w kontakcie z elektrolitem tlenkowym Ce0:8Sm0:2O1:9. W czasie polaryzacji katodowej przy potencjale elektrody równym -0.5 V w temperaturze 600 C srebro migruje po powierzchni elektrolitu. Powoduje to zarówno wzrost powierzchni kontaktu elektrody z elektrolitem jak i długości linii styku trzech faz. Powoduje to również spadek rezystancji elektrolitu oraz rezystancji polaryzacyjnej. W miejscu styku elektrody polaryzowanej potencjałem 0,5 V i elektrolitu oraz w jego pobliżu stwierdzono obecność tlenku srebra. Spadek rezystancji elektrolitu i rezystancji polaryzacyjnej był w tym przypadku mniejszy ale bardziej stabilny. Wykonano kompozytowe katody Ag/La0:6Sr0:4Co0:8Fe0:2O3 metodą dwustopniowego spiekania na podłożu elektrolitu Ce0:8Sm0:2O1:9. Wprowadzenie srebra do struktury katody La0:6Sr0:4Co0:8Fe0:2O3 podniosło moc ogniwa La0:6Sr0:4Co0:8Fe0:2O3jCe0:8Sm0:2O1:9/Ni o 33%

Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ composite cathode for solid oxide fuel cell

Composite cathodes contain Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ were tested in different configuration for achieving cathode of area specific resistance lower than Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ cathodes. Electrodes were screen printed on samaria-doped ceria electrolyte half-discs and tested in the three electrode setup by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Microstructure was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The lowest area specific resistance 0.46 and 2.77 Ω cm-2 at 700 °C and 600 °C respectively revealed composite cathode contain Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3-σ in 1:1 weight ratio. The area specific resistance of this cathode is characterized by the lowest activation energy among tested cathodes

Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ–La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ Composite Cathode for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

Composite cathodes contain Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ were tested in different configuration for achieving cathode of area specific resistance lower than Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ cathodes. Electrodes were screen printed on samaria-doped ceria electrolyte half-discs and tested in the three electrode setup by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Microstructure was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The lowest area specific resistance 0.46 and 2.77 Ω cm−2 at 700 °C and 600 °C respectively revealed composite cathode contain Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ and La0.6Sr0.4Co0.8Fe0.2O3–δ in 1:1 weight ratio. The area specific resistance of this cathode is characterized by the lowest activation energy among tested cathodes

Gradient Microstructure Induced by Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment in Grade 2 Titanium Studied Using Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy and Complementary Methods

Microstructural changes in grade 2 titanium generated by surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) were studied using positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy and complementary methods. A significant increase in the mean positron lifetime indicated many lattice defects introduced by SMAT. Two positron lifetime components were resolved in the positron lifetime spectra measured. The longer lifetime revealed the presence of vacancy clusters containing about 3 or 4 vacancies, while the shorter one was attributed to the annihilation of positrons trapped at dislocations. The changes of the positron lifetime indicated a decreasing dislocation density and the presence of a deeper layer with a higher concentration of vacancy clusters at the distance from the treated surface for which the microhardness approached the value for the strain-free matrix. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed the positive effect of SMAT on the corrosion resistance of the titanium studied in a saline environment also after removal of the original oxide layer that was formed during the SMAT