High Entropy Perovskite Electrolytes for Reversible Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Cells

Abstract

Reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (R-PCECs) become cornerstones of low-temperature solid oxide electrochemical cells (SOCs) below 600 °C. Low activation energy and high energy conversion efficiency are primary significance of R-PCECs. However, electrolytes of high-performance R-PCECs still suffer from poor tolerance to complex operating conditions. To overcome their low stability and enhance proton conductivity, various cations have been doped into the Ba-based perovskite oxide electrolyte. Developing high entropy oxides by introducing multiple metal cations into A- or B- sites of the perovskite structure can be an effective solution for the structural stability. Due to the effect of the entropy-dominated stabilization in multi-doped perovskite oxides, the material can remain single phase under extreme temperatures and chemical environments. Promising high entropy stabilization concepts were adapted to electrolytes, and finally, durable proton-conducting perovskite oxide was designed. Here, we will present our recent progress on development of high entropy perovskite oxide electrolytes for R-PCECs.