Electrochemical performance of Pr0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3−δ as potential cathode material for IT-SOFC
Abstract
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are renowned for being effective energy sources that have potential to influence how energy is developed in future. SOFCs operate at low temperatures provides different benefits for widespread commercialization. In the present study a perovskite material Pr0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3−δ (PSFCo) was investigated as cathode for SOFC in intermediate temperature range. Glycine nitrate process was used for the preparation of the samples. PSFCo exhibited cubic structure having small particle size (100–200 nm). The electrical conductivity of the PSFCo was measured as function of temperature up to 850 ℃. The sample displayed maximum electrical conductivity of 370 Scm−1 at around 550–600 ℃. The polarization behavior of PSFCo was calculated by means of AC impedance with Sm0.8Ce0.2O2 (SDC) as electrolyte. The value of area specific resistance (ASR) was calculated as 0.146 Ωcm2 at 800 ℃ and 0.248 Ωcm2 at 700 ℃.
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