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Thin film synthesis of novel electrode materials for solid-oxide fuel cells

Conference ·
OSTI ID:20019136
Electrode materials for solid-oxide fuel cells are developed using sputter deposition. A thin film anode is formed by co-deposition of nickel and yttria-stabilized zirconia. This approach is suitable for composition grading and the provision of a mixed-conducting interfacial layer to the electrolyte layer. Similarly, synthesis of a thin film cathode proceeds by co-deposition of silver and yttria-stabilized zirconia. The sputter deposition of a thin film solid-oxide fuel cell is next demonstrated. The thin film fuel cell microstructure is examined using scanning electron microscopy whereas the cell performance is characterized through current-voltage measurement and corresponding impedance spectroscopy.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Livermore, CA (US); Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
20019136
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English