Abstract
Oxide ion electrolytes are used in sensors, oxygen pumps, and-potentially-high temperature electrolysis and fuel cells. However, their range of application is limited by too low an oxide ion conductivity below 800°C in the electrolytes now available commercially. The paper outlines a strategy for the identification of improved materials. Preliminary studies have identified inexpensive oxides readily prepared by conventional ceramic techniques that promise acceptable performance at temperatures as low as 400 °C. They are compared with the Bi4V1.8Cu0.2O10.7 oxide conductor developed at Lille. The mechanisms of oxide ion conduction for the different compounds are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 357-364 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Feb 29 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |