Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Solid
oxide
cells
(SOCs)
are
promising
energy‐conversion
devices
due
to
their
high
efficiency
under
flexible
operational
modes.
Yet,
the
sluggish
kinetics
of
fuel
electrodes
remain
a
major
obstacle
practical
applications.
Since
electrochemically
active
region
only
extends
few
micrometers,
manipulating
surface
architecture
is
vital
endow
highly
efficient
and
stable
for
SOCs.
Herein,
simple
selective
etching
method
nanosurface
reconstruction
reported
achieve
catalytically
optimized
hierarchical
morphology
boosting
SOCs
different
modes
simultaneously.
The
can
create
many
corrosion
pits
exposure
more
B‐site
atoms
in
Sr
2
Co
0.4
Fe
1.2
Mo
O
6‐δ
electrode,
as
well
promote
exsolution
CoFe
alloy
nanoparticles.
An
outstanding
electrochemical
performance
fabricated
cell
with
power
density
increased
by
1.47
times
1.31
W
cm
−2
at
mode
demonstrated,
while
current
reaches
1.85
A
1.6
V
CO
electrolysis
(800
°C).
This
novel
perovskite
oxides
provides
an
appealing
strategy
fabricate
electrocatalysts
broad
implications
clean
energy
systems
utilization.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(27)
Published: April 23, 2024
Protonic
ceramic
fuel
cells
(PCFCs)
hold
potential
for
sustainable
energy
conversion,
yet
their
widespread
application
is
hindered
by
the
sluggish
kinetics
and
inferior
stability
of
cathode
materials.
Here,
a
facile
efficient
reverse
atom
capture
technique
developed
to
manipulate
surface
chemistry
PrBa
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Abstract
Perovskite
oxides
have
emerged
as
alternative
anode
materials
for
hydrocarbon‐fueled
solid
oxide
fuel
cells
(SOFCs).
Nevertheless,
the
sluggish
kinetics
hydrocarbon
conversion
hinder
their
commercial
applications.
Herein,
a
novel
dual‐exsolved
self‐assembled
CH
4
‐fueled
SOFCs
is
developed.
The
designed
Ru@Ru‐Sr
2
Fe
1.5
Mo
0.5
O
6‐δ
(SFM)/Ru‐Gd
0.1
Ce
0.9
2‐δ
(GDC)
exhibits
unique
hierarchical
structure
of
nano‐heterointerfaces
exsolved
on
submicron
skeletons.
As
result,
Ru@Ru‐SFM/Ru‐GDC
anode‐based
single
cell
achieves
high
peak
power
densities
1.03
and
0.63
W
cm
−2
at
800
°C
under
humidified
H
,
surpassing
most
reported
perovskite‐based
anodes.
Moreover,
this
demonstrates
negligible
degradation
over
200
h
in
indicating
resistance
to
carbon
deposition.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
that
created
metal‐oxide
heterointerfaces
Ru@Ru‐SFM
Ru@Ru‐GDC
higher
intrinsic
activities
compared
pristine
SFM.
These
findings
highlight
viable
design
efficient
robust
SOFCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Perovskite
oxides,
particularly
double
perovskite
have
drawn
significant
research
interest
within
the
fields
of
solid‐state
chemistry
and
materials
science.
As
a
quintessential
oxide,
Sr
2
Fe
1.5
Mo
0.5
O
6‐δ
(SFM)
has
unique
electronic,
magnetic,
catalytic
properties.
These
attributes
make
it
promising
candidate
for
energy
conversion
storage
applications.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
overview
advancements
using
SFM
across
various
applications,
including
solid
oxide
cells,
protonic
ceramic
electrocatalysis.
Notably,
highlights
emerging
optimization
strategies
that
enhance
functionality
based
on
fundamental
understanding
reaction
mechanisms.
The
concludes
by
discussing
persistent
challenges
facing
SFM‐based
functional
materials,
as
well
their
prospects,
considering
both
industrial
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Zinc-air
batteries
(ZABs)
are
highly
promising
for
flexible
electronics
due
to
their
high
energy
density
and
cost-effective.
However,
practical
application
is
impeded
by
the
sluggish
kinetics
of
oxygen
evolution
reduction
reactions
(OER/ORR).
This
study
presents
a
novel
design
featuring
BaO
nanoparticles
anchored
on
layered
perovskite
PrBaMn1.5Co0.5O6-δ
(PBMC)
nanofibers,
fabricated
through
plasma
method.
Notably,
treatment
induces
selective
exsolution
A-site
Ba
onto
surface,
while
simultaneously
driving
transformation
PBMC
from
simple
perovskite,
resulting
in
unique
BaO/PBMC
heterostructure.
Theoretical
calculations
demonstrate
that
construction
heterojunction
regulates
interfacial
electronic
redistribution,
thereby
lowering
barriers
both
OER
ORR.
Consequently,
air
electrode
exhibits
superior
peak
power
enhanced
stability
solid-state
ZABs,
compared
pristine
cathode.
Selective
coupled
with
phase
transition,
alkaline-earth
metal
oxide/perovskite
heterostructure,
may
offer
new
insights
conversion
technologies.
Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 100104 - 100104
Published: Aug. 10, 2024
Solid
oxide
cells
(SOCs),
capable
of
interconverting
electrical
and
chemical
energy,
have
emerged
as
one
the
key
technologies
for
future
multi-energy
complementary
grid.
However,
commercialization
SOCs
is
hindered
by
poor
long-term
stability,
attributed
in
large-part
to
microstructural
evolution
electrodes,
which
results
loss
active
reaction
sites,
blockage
gas
transport
pathways,
degradation
mechanical
properties.
Owing
recently
developed
three-dimensional
(3D)
microstructure
reconstruction
techniques,
SOC
electrodes
can
now
be
investigated
quantitatively.
This
review
highlights
insights
gained
from
studies
porous
cermet
during
operation
redox
cycling,
corresponding
effects
on
electrochemical
performance,
with
particular
attention
investigations
using
3D
technologies.
The
influencing
parameters
possible
strategies
mitigate
evolution-induced
are
also
summarized.
challenges
opportunities
development
stable
electrode
microstructures
analyzed,
prospects
commercial
application
provided.