Lowering
the
thermal
expansion
coefficient
(TEC)
and
promoting
catalytic
activity
of
cobalt-based
perovskite
air
electrodes
is
crucial
for
efficient
solid
oxide
cells
(SOCs)
devices.
However,
co-achievement
both
merits
has
usually
been
largely
compromised
in
most
scenarios.
Herein,
a
dual-doping
strategy
to
manipulate
properties
cobaltate
electrocatalyst
reported
which
high
valence
element
Ta
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2025
Abstract
Reversible
protonic
ceramic
cells
(R‐PCCs)
have
been
in
the
spotlight
as
prominent
electrochemical
devices
for
green
hydrogen
production
and
utilization.
The
design
of
efficient
air
electrodes
is
critical
enhancing
cell
performances,
requiring
high
hydration
ability,
excellent
catalytic
activities,
appropriate
thermal
expansion
coefficients
(TEC).
Herein,
novel
high‐entropy
oxides
La(Co
0.2
Cu
Fe
Ni
Me
)O
3–
δ
(Me
=
Al,
Mn,
Cr)
featuring
five
cations
at
B‐site
ABO
3
perovskite
are
presented.
Cr
(LCCFN‐Cr)
catalyst
exhibits
best
proton
incorporation
ability
activities
among
three
oxides,
concluded
by
analyzing
oxygen
vacancy
concentration
chemical
bond
information.
Moreover,
effect
reduced
TEC
this
Co‐contained
oxide
to
a
modest
extent
through
large‐ratio
substitution
Co
other
cations.
When
applied
an
electrode,
BaZr
0.6
Ce
Y
0.1
Yb
O
electrolyte‐based
R‐PCCs
yielded
current
density
2.14
A
cm
−2
peak
power
0.60
W
,
with
extremely
low
polarization
resistance
0.05
Ω
2
650
°C.
These
findings
not
only
provide
electrode
R‐PCCs,
but
also
demonstrate
pathway
effective
catalysts
energy
conversion
integrating
advantages
effect.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 12, 2024
Abstract
Reversible
protonic
ceramic
electrochemical
cells
(R‐PCECs)
are
very
promising
as
energy
conversion
and
storage
devices
with
high
efficiency
at
intermediate
temperatures
(500–700
°C).
Unfortunately,
the
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
on
air
electrodes
severely
hamper
commercial
application
of
R‐PCECs.
In
this
work,
an
In‐doped
PrBaCo
2
O
5+δ
electrode
is
developed
a
designed
formula
1.9
0.1
,
which
however
consists
dominated
double
perovskite
PrBa
0.95
Co
1.85
0.09
minor
cubic
BaCo
0.85
0.15
3‐δ
phase,
suggested
by
XRD
refinements.
The
formation
nanocomposites
induced
In‐doping
has
markedly
improved
activity
oxygen
reduction
(ORR)
evolution
(OER),
due
likely
to
increased
vacancies,
enhanced
surface
exchange
bulk
diffusion
capabilities
when
compared
bare
.
Excellent
performances
in
fuel
cell
(FC)
mode
(2.25
W
cm
−2
)
electrolysis
(EC)
(−4.41
A
1.3
V)
achieved
single
such
nanocomposite
700
°C.
addition,
durability
tests
modes
FC
(100
h),
EC
cycling
(210
h)
demonstrated
600
This
strategy
provides
novel
approach
developing
new
materials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025
Abstract
Slow
reaction
kinetics
of
air
electrodes
is
a
common
problem
faced
by
low‐temperature
(<650
°C)
oxygen‐ion
conducting
solid
oxide
fuel
cells
(O‐SOFCs)
and
proton‐conducting
reversible
proton
ceramic
(R‐PCCs).
Here,
an
innovative
approach
proposed
to
design
prepare
two
efficient
durable
Ba
0.5
Sr
Co
0.8
Fe
0.2
O
3−δ
(BSCF)‐based
nanocomposites
through
self‐reconstruction
strategy,
which
aim
optimize
both
the
bulk
surface
properties
electrode
materials
simultaneously.
Specifically,
with
nominal
composition
0.4
Cs
0.1
0.7
M
(M═Ni,
Zr)
consisted
major
perovskite
phase
surface‐enriched
NiO
BaZrO
3
minor
phases.
When
Ni
(BSCsCFNi)
used
as
in
O‐SOFCs,
peak
power
density
1.36
W
cm
−2
at
650
°C;
while
Zr
(BSCsCFZr)
R‐PCCs,
1.24
current
−1.98
A
(1.3
V)
are
achieved
°C,
exhibits
stable
reversibility
over
100
h.
Theoretical
calculations
experiments
indicate
that
+
doping
enhances
conduction
oxygen
ions
protons;
nanoparticles
enhance
adsorption
exchange;
increase
steam
hydration
capacity.
This
study
provides
new
idea
for
designing
cells.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(49)
Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2024
Abstract
Reversible
protonic
ceramic
electrochemical
cells
(R‐PCECs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
owing
to
their
proficiency
in
efficiently
converting
and
storing
energy.
The
performance
of
R‐PCECs
is
largely
limited
by
the
activity
durability
oxygen
reduction/evolution
reactions
air
electrodes.
Herein,
an
Nb
Y
doped
cobalt‐based
double
perovskite
PrBaCo
1.8
0.1
O
5+δ
(denoted
as
PBCNY)
reported.
however
situ
assembled
into
a
deficient‐PrBa
1−x
Co
0.1−x
parental
phase
Ba
2
YNbO
6
secondary
during
operation,
accordingly
demonstrating
low
area‐specific
resistance
0.24
Ω
cm
at
600
°C.
high
attributed
enhancement
vacancy
concentration,
surface
exchange,
bulk
diffusion
coefficient,
confirmed
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
electrical
conductivity
relaxation.
At
700
°C,
when
PBCNY
cathode
applied
electrodes
for
R‐PCECs,
peak
power
density
1.99
W
−2
current
−5.20
A
(at
1.3
V)
are
achieved
fuel
cell
(FC)
mode,
electrolysis
(EL)
mode
with
appropriate
Faradaic
efficiencies.
Furthermore,
display
promising
operational
stability
FC
(over
100
h),
EL
200
reversible
cyclic
testing
(29
cycles
120
h).
Abstract
Solid
oxide
fuel
cells
(SOFCs)
are
considered
as
advanced
energy
conversion
technologies
due
to
the
high
efficiency,
flexibility,
and
all‐solid
structure.
Nevertheless,
their
widespread
applications
strongly
hindered
by
operational
temperatures,
limited
material
selection
choices,
inferior
long‐term
stability,
relatively
costs.
Therefore,
reducing
temperatures
of
SOFCs
intermediate‐temperature
(IT,
500–800
°C)
range
can
remarkably
promote
practical
enabling
use
low‐cost
materials
enhancing
cell
stability.
conventional
cathodes
for
high‐temperature
display
electrocatalytic
activity
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
at
reduced
temperatures.
Barium
cobaltite
(BaCoO
3‐δ
)‐based
perovskite
oxides
regarded
promising
IT‐SOFCs
because
free
lattice
volume
large
vacancy
content.
However,
BaCoO
‐based
suffer
from
poor
structural
thermal
compatibility,
insufficient
ionic
conductivity.
Herein,
an
in‐time
review
about
recent
advances
in
is
presented
emphasizing
design
strategies
including
functional/selectively
doping,
deficiency
control,
(nano)composite
construction
enhance
ORR
activity/durability
compatibility.
Finally,
currently
existed
challenges
future
research
trends
presented.
This
will
provide
valuable
insights
development
electrocatalysts
various
conversion/storage
technologies.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 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
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2024
Protonic
ceramic
electrochemical
cells
(PCECs)
have
received
considerable
attention
as
they
can
directly
generate
electricity
and/or
produce
chemicals.
Development
of
the
electrodes
with
trifunctionalities
oxygen
reduction/evolution
and
nonoxidative
ethane
dehydrogenation
is
yet
challenging.
Here
these
findings
are
reported
in
design
trifunctional
for
PCECs
a
detailed
composition
Mn