Abstract
New trivalent Al3+ ion conductors with NASICON type structure, [Al0.2(Zr1–xTix)0.8]20/19Nb(PO4)3 and (Al1–xLax)4/19(1–x)Zr(16–19x)/19(1–x)Nb(PO4)3, were developed and their ion conducting properties were investigated. The lattice size of the NASICON type (AlxZr1–x)4/(4-x)Nb(PO4)3 series was successfully controlled by intentionally doping Ti4+ ion or La3+ ion in the crystal lattice, and the most suitable lattice size for the Al3+ ion conduction was identified from the relationship between the Al3+ ion conductivity and the lattice volume. The highest ion conductivity of 6.1×10−4 S·cm−1 at 600 °C was obtained for [Al0.2(Zr0.8Ti0.2)0.8]20/19Nb(PO4)3 among the NASICON type phosphate series prepared. Since the Al3+ ion conduction was dependent upon the crystal lattice size, it was demonstrated that the crystal lattice volume can be one of the key factors to optimize the ion conduction in the NASICON type structure.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.