Abstract
Abstract NiO/YSZ composite particles with 20–35 mol% Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2 (YSZ) were synthesized by the spray pyrolysis (SP) method. The NiO/YSZ composite particles showed morphology of NiO grains partially or fully covered with fine YSZ grains. The composite particles also had good interface connection between nickel oxide and yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The morphology of the Ni/YSZ cermet anode fabricated from composite particles is noticeably influenced by the YSZ content of the composite particles. Ni/YSZ cermet anodes with 25 mol% YSZ show the highest electrochemical activity and lowest internal resistance (IR). The electrochemical activity and IR of the anode in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) highly depend on the three-phase boundary structure based on the metal (Ni) and ceramic (YSZ) interface as well as the network structure of each Ni grains. Moreover, the cell voltage of a single cell with the Ni/YSZ cermet anode kept almost constant value during 7200 h of operation. Consequently, it is concluded that the performance and stability of the Ni/YSZ cermet anode is improved by controlling the morphology of the NiO/YSZ composite particles.
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