Abstract
Dispersion of nanocrystalline (94–350 nm) Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ in superfine (260–312 nm) Sm1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ using modified precipitation technique is established using X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Presence of Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ grains inhibits grain growth of Sm1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ, which provides morphological stability (up to 1100 °C). Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ concentration dependent behaviours of ionic conductivity, surface exchange rate and electrode polarization resistance (Rp) of composites (determined using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) are comprehended using percolation model. Three oxygen reduction reaction mechanisms are considered to understand electrochemical performance. Minimum Rp (0.81 Ω cm2 at 700 °C) for 70Sm1.5Sr0.5NiO4+δ:30Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ is correlated to percolation threshold (optimum (i) electrochemically active sites (ii) oxygen reduction reaction kinetics, (iii) O2- conductivity and (iv) charge transfer rate). Nano crystallite size of Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ is crucial for enhancement in electrochemical performance. Oxygen partial pressure dependent electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies reveal dominance of coexisting non-charge transfer oxygen adsorption/desorption and bulk O2- diffusion.
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