High-Entropy Proton Conductive Electrolyte for Intermediate Temperature Operation

Abstract

Due to the high operating temperatures required by commercially available cells, solid oxide electrochemical devices are currently limited in their application to sectors ranging from production to storage of energy, from pollution abatement to pure oxygen distillation. In this study, it is presented a novel electrolyte that promises to dramatically reduce the operating temperature of solid oxide electrochemical devices. Our proposed electrolyte consists of four cations and non-critical raw materials with a stoichiometry that allows for maximum entropy in an ABO3-based oxide. Preliminary results presented in this proceeding indicate that the material outperforms commercial cerates and zirconates in terms of thermal and electrochemical properties, while there is still room for further improvements.