Space Group Fm3m Research Articles

Performance study of solid electrolyte Ce0.80Gd0.04Sm0.04Er0.04Y0.04RE0.04O2-δ (RE= Yb, Dy, Eu, Nd, Pr, La)

The production of highly conductive electrolytes has been a crucial factor in the practical development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). This study highlights the impact of different dopants on the crystal structure, microstructure, and ionic conductivity of a ceria-based matrix within the Ce0.80Gd0.04Sm0.04Er0.04Y0.04RE0.04O2-δ system. The Ce0.80Gd0.04Sm0.04Er0.04Y0.04RE0.04O2-δ (RE = Yb, Dy, Eu, Nd, Pr, La) powders were prepared using the solid-state reaction method. The phase structure, microstructure, and ionic conductivity of the GSEYRE series electrolytes were analyzed using XRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, XPS, AC impedance spectroscopy, and thermal expansion analysis. Phase structure analysis confirmed that all multi-doped electrolytes possessed a cubic fluorite structure with the Fm3m space group. After sintering at 1400°C for 10 hours, all samples exhibited densities exceeding 94%. XPS analysis revealed a high concentration of oxygen vacancies in the GSEYRE. Electrical performance analysis showed that the Ce0.80Gd0.04Sm0.04Er0.04Y0.04Dy0.04O2-δ (GSEYD) electrolyte demonstrated the highest ionic conductivity (σt = 3.36×10-2 S/cm) and the lowest activation energy (Ea = 0.78 eV) at 800°C. The thermal expansion coefficient of the developed electrolytes matched well with commonly used electrode materials. These characteristics make GSEYD a promising candidate for use as an electrolyte material in SOFCs.

Defect crystal structure of α-Na0.5-xR0.5+xF2+2x (R = Dy-Lu, Y) on X-Ray and electron diffraction data. I. MethoD of Defect structure modelling on the α-Na0.35Dy0.65F2.30 example

For the first time, the crystal α-Na0.35Dy0.65F2.30 was studied using X-ray diffraction at 293 K and 85 K and electron diffraction at 293 K. A unified cluster model of the defective structure of nanostructured crystals with a fluorite-type structure, based on the polymorphism of ordered phases KR3F10 (R = Er, Yb), was expanded with a matrix part model based on the structure of the KYF4 compound. The unified cluster model was applied to construct the defective structure of α-Na0.35Dy0.65F2.30. It was found that the matrix part of the crystal contains Na+ и Dy3+ cations in a 1:1 ratio. Some of the anions in the matrix are displaced to the 32f positions (space group Fm3m). The excess Dy3+ forms octahedral-cubic clusters with Na+ [Na14–nDynF64+n] with cores in the form of distorted and regular cuboctahedrons {F12}. These are composed of interstitial anions in two 32f positions and one 48i position. The cluster component of the α-Na0.35Dy0.65F2.30 crystal contains octahedral-cubic clusters of f-, f–i- and i-types. Electron diffraction showed that α-Na0.35Dy0.65F2.30 is a nanostructured crystal. Its cluster component is in the form of plate-like inclusions about 5 nm thick with superstructural ordering and individual octahedral-cubic clusters. A model of their structure was proposed. Lowering the temperature to 85 K increases the number of interstitial F(32f)1 anions in the matrix component of the crystal.

Understanding the pressure effect on the physical properties of half-Heusler semiconductor LiCaX (X = As, Sb, N) compounds from Ab-initio calculations

The study delves into the structural, elastic, electronic, thermodynamic, and lattice dynamical and optic properties of LiCaX (X = As, Sb, N) ternary half-Heusler compounds under varying pressure and temperature conditions. Employing density functional theory with the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) in VASP codes, the initial steps involve optimizing the structure of the compound (cubic MgAgAs-type, space group F43m, C1b), determining elastic constants (C11, C12, and C44), and calculating elastic moduli (bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young's modulus). Other mechanical parameters such as Pugh's ratio, Poisson's ratio, and Zener anisotropy factor are also derived, providing insights into the brittle/ductile characteristics and isotropic/anisotropic behavior. The study further explores different vibrational modes in the compounds, and the effects of pressure on elastic anisotropy, vibrational, and optical properties are thoroughly investigated. Utilizing the quasi-harmonic Debye model, the research successfully reports V/Vo, bulk modulus, thermal expansion coefficient, and heat capacity at constant volume over a temperature range from 0 to 1000 K. The variation of photon energy is analyzed concerning the real and imaginary parts of the dielectric constant, refractive indices, extinction coefficient, reflectivity, and energy loss function up to 20 eV. The findings encapsulate the fundamental physical properties of all considered compounds, concluding with suggestions for potential future research avenues.

Pressure-induced band gap enhancement and temperature-dependent thermoelectric characterization of semiconducting Transition Metal Chalcogenides LiMS (M = Cu, Ag)

The first principles study of Transition Metal Chalcogenides LiMS (M = Cu, Ag) has been conducted utilizing the concepts of Density Functional Theory (DFT). Both the compounds possess a cubic structure with space group F-43m. The mechanical stability of LiCuS and LiAgS has been predicted based on the values of elastic tensor. These Chalcogenides possess an interesting electronic band structure which reveals their semiconducting nature with a direct band gap. The electronic structure is further subjected to high pressure and the changes in band gap are deeply observed. For these materials, the changes in band gap in response to applied pressure suggest the possibility of their use in band gap engineering. The phonon curves are investigated over the Brillouin zone's high symmetry directions which reveal the lattice dynamical stability of the presently studied compounds. Moreover, the atoms present at different positions inside a crystal lattice exhibit vibrations of different intensities and in different directions which have been studied through the Eigenvector representations. The thermoelectric properties of LiCuS and LiAgS have been characterized using Boltzmann's theory over the range of temperature between 100 K and 1600 K. The calculated thermoelectric parameters reveal the high thermoelectric efficiency of these materials with excellent values of the figure of merit. The interesting properties of ternary Chalcogenides LiMS (M = Cu, Ag) make them promising candidates for thermoelectric applications.

Tuneable Red and Blue Emission of Bi3+-Co-Doped SrF2:Eu3+ Nanophosphors for LEDs in Agricultural Applications.

Tunable blue/red dual-emitting Eu3+-doped, Bi3+-sensitized SrF2 phosphors were synthesized utilizing a solvothermal-microwave method. All phosphors have cubic structure (Fm-3m (225) space group) and well-distinct sphere-like particles with a size of ~20 nm, as examined by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The diffuse reflectance spectra reveal a redshift of the absorption band in the UV region as the Bi3+ concentration in SrF2: Eu3+ phosphor increases. Under the 265 nm excitation, photoluminescence spectra show emission at around 400 nm from the host matrix and characteristic orange 5D0 → 7F1,2 and deep red 5D0 → 7F4 Eu3+ emissions. The red emission intensity increases with an increase in Bi3+ concentration up to 20 mol%, after which it decreases. The integrated intensity of Eu3+ red emission in the representative 20 mol% Bi3+ co-doped SrF2:10 mol% Eu3+ shows twice as bright emission compared to the Bi3+-free sample. To demonstrate the potential application in LEDs for artificial light-based plant factories, the powder with the highest emission intensity, SrF2: 10Eu, 20 Bi, was mixed with a ceramic binder and placed on top of a 275 nm UVC LED chip, showing pinkish violet light corresponding to blue (409 nm) and red (592, 614, and 700 nm) phosphors' emission.

Electrolyte Solution Stirring Effect on Deposition Rate, Crystallographic Orientation, and Electrochemical Behaviour of Ni Film

Abstract Stirring the electrolyte meanwhile electrodeposition process is running may influence the properties of the forming films. In this work, the electrodeposition of copper (Cu) over aluminium (Al) alloy was performed. Subsequently, the electrodeposition of nickel (Ni) onto the formed Cu layer was conducted. In order to enhance the films properties, some various stirring speeds then are implied on the plating solution of the Ni electrodeposition process. The synthesized of Ni films were analysed by means of both X-ray diffraction (XRD) and a potentiostat equipment. The sample made shows different physical properties before and after electrodeposition based on sample weighed to examine the deposition rate. XRD patterns confirmed that all samples have a face-centered cubic (fcc) crystal structures with a space group of Fm-3m. Stirring speed play an important role of an inverse relationship with deposition rate, crystallite size, lattice strain, and corrosion rate. The sample that was made using the highest stirring speed yield a better corrosion resistance at around 0.239 mmpy due to less lattice strain.

Viability and antibacterial properties of Ba2-x AgxFeMoO6(x=0.0, 0.05) double perovskite oxides

Double perovskite Ba2FeMoO6 (BFMO) and doped with Ag ions were synthesized via the sol-gel method. The structural and antibacterial properties and viability of the samples were systematically investigated. The results of the Rietveld refinement indicated that both samples exhibited a single phase with cubic structure and space group Fm-3m. The substitution of Ag ions led to an increase in the unit cell and lattice parameters of BFMO, resulting in a change in the sample's morphology. The direct band gap (∼2eV) was measured for samples by Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS). Antibacterial activity of the Ba2FeMoO6 and Ba1.95Ag0.05FeMoO6 samples was assessed on the Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) and the Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) using the spread plate method. The results showed that the samples were effective against Staphylococcus aureus but not against Escherichia coli. The sample doped with Ag ions showed a higher antibacterial effect than the pristine sample. An MTT assay of the normal fibroblast cell line treated with an Ag-doped sample showed a higher percentage of viability.

Thermal expansion in Prussian Blue analogs M3[Cr(CN)6]2.nH2O (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni)

Thermal expansion in Prussian Blue Analogs (PBAs) M3[Cr(CN)6]2.nH2O (M = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni; n = 10–16) was studied using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) as a function of temperature in the range 123–298 K. Standard chemical precipitation was used to prepare the materials and they were characterized using standard characterization techniques XRD, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. All materials were found to crystallize in the cubic structure with space group Fm3‾m. Strong compositional dependence of thermal expansion is found in this series of PBAs. While Mn3[Cr(CN)6]2.12H2O and Ni3[Cr(CN)6]2.16H2O show positive thermal expansion (PTE) behavior the other two PBAs, Fe3[Cr(CN)6]2.10H2O and Co3[Cr(CN)6]2.14H2O, show strong negative thermal expansion (NTE) behavior with as large coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) as −19.7 x 10−6 K−1 (for M = Fe) in the temperature range 123–223 K. For the PBAs showing NTE, the magnitude of NTE coefficients can be correlated with the trends for M cation size and cell (or lattice) parameter.

Enhanced protonic and oxygen-ionic conductivity in Ga-doped Nd2Ce2O7 electrolytes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell

Developing mixed oxygen-ion and proton conductors with high ionic conductivity is crucial for advancing intermediate temperature-solid oxide fuel cell (IT-SOFC). In this study, a novel Nd2-xGaxCe2O7 (NGCO, x = 0, 0.05, 0.075, 0.10 and 0.15) ceramic is synthesized by the citric acid-nitrate sol-gel combustion process. The influence of Ga doping on crystal structure, oxygen vacancy, morphology, proton transport characteristic and electrochemical performance of this materials is systematically investigated. It is found that the NGCO exhibits the fluorite-type structure and belongs to space group Fm3¯m. NGCO shows remarkable chemical stability, resisting harmful effects from CO2, water, and wet hydrogen exposure. Adding a small amount of Ga results in high-density ceramics with enlarged grain size and reduced grain boundary density. Nd1.925Ga0.075Ce2O7 (7.5NGCO) displays outstanding conductivities, exceeding Nd2Ce2O7 (NCO) by 271.4% and 248.6% in dry air and wet hydrogen conditions. Further, an anode-supported structure fuel cell with 7.5NGCO electrolyte is constructed and evaluated. The peak power density (PPD) at 700 °C reaches 702 mW/cm2, a 96% enhancement over the fuel cells with NCO electrolyte. These findings indicate that Ga-doped NCO electrolyte holds promise as a proton-conducting electrolyte suitable for IT-SOFC.

Effect of Electron Irradiation on the Optical Properties of Zinc Oxide Powder Modified by Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles

The effect of modifying ZnO powders with MgO nanoparticles (with a concentration of 0.1–10 wt. %) on their diffuse reflectance spectra in the region of 0.2–2.5 μm before and after irradiation with 30 keV electrons was studied. Modification of ZnO powder was carried out by MgO nanopowder with concentrations from 0.1 to 10 wt. % using a solid-state method at 650°C heating temperature. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that this method of modification there is no formation of additional phases. It has been established that zinc oxide structure symmetry belongs to the P63mc space group, magnesium oxide – to the Fm–3m space group. The spectral reflectance of such powders in the visible region is over 90%. Under irradiating by 30 keV electrons of initial and modified ZnO powders, as well as MgO nanopowder, a decrease in their reflectance recorded in the entire studied region of the spectrum. It has been established that modification with MgO nanoparticles at a concentration of 3 wt. % leads to an increase in radiation resistance by a factor of 1.32 compared to unmodified samples. This effect is determined by the sink of radiation defects on the large specific surface area of nanoparticles.

New semiconducting lead-free halide double perovskite Ag2LiGaF6 for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications

A comprehensive study of lead-free halide double perovskite using density functional theory (DFT) including structural, electronic, dynamical, mechanical, optical, and thermoelectric properties has been carried out. The tolerance factor and the octahedral factor confirm that the compound belongs to face-centred-cubic structure with Fm-3m space group. The predicted band structure and DOS exhibit that the material is an indirect bandgap semiconductor. Our calculation reveals that material is dynamically stable because of no negative frequency found in phonon-dispersion curve. The material also possesses mechanical stability. The optical spectra of material show good absorbance and low reflectivity in ultraviolet region. The thermoelectric part discusses the Seebeck coefficient, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, power factor, and figure of merit (zT) at different chemical potential into temperature range 400–1200 K. The purpose of this investigation is to stimulate researchers to develop this kind of material and assess their potential for the advancement of contemporary thermoelectric and optoelectronic devices.

On the magnetic and crystal structures of NiO and MnO.

The magnetic and crystal structures of manganese and nickel monoxides have been studied using high-resolution neutron diffraction. The known 1k-structures based on the single propagation vector [½ ½ ½] for the parent paramagnetic space group Fm3m are forced to have monoclinic magnetic symmetry and are not possible in rhombohedral symmetry. However, the monoclinic distortions from the rhombohedral crystal metric allowed by symmetry are very small, and the explicit monoclinic splittings of the diffraction peaks have not been experimentally observed. We analyse the magnetic crystallographic models metrically compatible with our experimental data in full detail by using isotropy subgroup representation approach, including rhombohedral solutions based on the propagation vector star {[½ ½ ½], [-½ ½ ½], [½-½ ½], [½ ½ -½]}. Although the full star rhombohedral RI3c structure can equally well fit our diffraction data for NiO, we conclude that the best solution for the crystal and magnetic structures for NiO and MnO is the 1k monoclinic model with the magnetic space group Cc2/c (Belov-Neronova-Smirnova No. 15.90, UNI symbol C2/c.1'c[C2/m]).

Impact of Fe-doping on magneto-optoelectronic properties of beryllium sulfide (BeS): A first principles insight

The investigation of electronic, magnetic, structural, and optical properties of Be1-xFexS alloys is carried out by utilizing FP-LAPW method based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Fe-doped BeS exhibits half-metallic ferromagnetic behaviour at all doping concentrations, transforming it as favourable contender for spintronic devices. Our findings reveal the presence of 100 % spin polarization of electronic states. The calculated values of magnetic moments are 4.0, 8.0, and 16.0 μB for Be0.9375Fe0.0625S, Be0.875Fe0.125S and Be0.75Fe0.25S, respectively. The pristine BeS compound adopts a cubic close packing structure, known as the zinc blende structure, with the space group F-43m. The static values of R(0) are observed to be 0.21, 0.56, and 0.72 for Fe doped BeS at Be0.9375Fe0.0625S, Be00875Fe0.125S and Be0.75Fe0.25S, respectively. The maximum values of σ(ω) are computed as 16375.9 (1/Ω cm) for 6.25 %, 14336.5 (1/Ω cm) for 12.5 %, and 11002.1 (1/Ω cm) for 25 % Fe doped BeS. The present study unveils maximum optical absorption and conductivity in the ultraviolet (UV) region, suggesting its potential application in UV-based photovoltaic devices.

Investigation of the effect of martensitic phase transition temperature and Curie temperature difference on magnetic and magnetocaloric properties under low magnetic field on Si-doped Ni-Mn-In Heusler alloys

This study examines the impact of substituting Si for Mn on the structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of Ni43Mn46−x Si x In11 (x = 0.3 and 0.6) alloys. To this end, a range of analytical techniques are employed, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), room temperature x-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and magnetization measurements. Above the martensitic transition temperature, the Ni43Mn46−x Si x In11 alloys exhibit cubic L2 1 (space group FM-3M). Below this temperature they adopt a tetragonal L1 0 (space group I4/mmm). The martensitic transition temperature decreased when Si is substituted for Mn. The magnetic field-induced entropy change is calculated from magnetic field-dependent magnetization measurements using Maxwell’s equations. The maximum magnetic field-induced entropy changes for Ni43.16Mn45.56Si0.29In11 and Ni43.51Mn44.82Si0.59In11 alloys are calculated 8.20 J kg−1K−1 and 3.15 J kg−1 K−1, respectively, in the vicinity of the magnetostructural phase transition for a magnetic field change of 18 kOe. It is demonstrated that the temperature differential between the high-temperature austenite phase's Curie point (T C ) and the mean martensitic transformation temperature (T M ), namely (T M -T C ), influences the martensitic transition temperatures and, consequently, on the magnetic field-induced entropy change (ΔS M ).

Insight view of thermal, mechanical and structural behavior of novel double perovskites Ba2XSbO6 (X = Sc, Y): A DFT based study

The study of double perovskite structures Ba2XSbO6 (X = Sc, Y) is carried out using the first principles algorithms within the framework of Density Functional Theory (DFT). The results showed that these compounds possess a cubic perovskite structure with the lattice space group Fm-3m generally represented by the group No. 225. The band structure of these compounds confirms their insulating nature. The calculated values of elastic parameters determined the brittle nature of Ba2ScSbO6 and Ba2YSbO6 compounds. Positive frequencies of the phonon dispersion curve indicates that these double perovskites are dynamically stable, with one acoustic and ten optical phonon modes having the combination of Raman active, Infrared active and optically inactive modes. The transport properties of these materials including electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as their thermoelectric power have been investigated. Additionally, the figure of merit was calculated to assess the suitability of double perovskites for thermoelectric devices and advanced technological applications.

Synthesis and Characterization of Cr doped CeO2 nanoparticles for Rhodamine B dye degradation

The main aim of this work is to synthesis and study Cr doped CeO2 nanoparticles for Rhodamine B dye degradation. In this regard, 2 wt% and 4 wt% Cr doped CeO2 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized through a simple chemical precipitation method. The structural characteristics and elemental composition of the synthesized samples were analyzed using XRD and XPS techniques. The cubic fluorite structure with space group Fm 3m was confirmed through XRD and the presence of Ce, O and Cr atoms in the samples were identified through XPS. Spindle shaped structures were observed from FESEM analysis for 2 % Cr doped sample. Confocal Raman Spectroscopy was used to confirm the CeO2 stretching vibrational mode at 469 cm−1. The metal oxygen band was obtained at 447.49 cm−1 from FTIR spectroscopy. The band gap values were calculated from the Tauc plot and the values were found to be 2.0 eV, 2.85 eV and 2.88 eV for CeO2, 2 % Cr and 4 % Cr doped samples. The prepared nanoparticles were subjected to photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B dye at 5 ppm concentration and highest efficiency of 98.3 % was observed by the 4 % Cr doped CeO2 sample.

Facile Construction Engineering of Pr6O11@C with Efficient Photocatalytic Activity.

In this study, facile construction engineering of Pr6O11@C with efficient photocatalytic activity was established. Taking advantage of the flocculation of Pr3+ in the base medium, acid red 14 (AR14) was flocculated together with Pr(OH)3 precipitate, in which Pr(OH)3 and AR14 mixed highly uniformly. Calcinated at high temperature in N2, a novel Pr6O11@C was successfully synthesized. The resulting materials were characterized by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, Raman, and XPS techniques. The results show that the cubic Pr6O11@C with Fm3m space group, similar to that of Pr6O11, was obtained. From the results of the photodegradation of AR14, it is found that the photocatalytic efficiency of Pr6O11@C is higher than that of pure Pr6O11 due to the formation of abundant carbon bonds and oxygen vacancies. Compared with pure Pr6O11 and other carbon-based composites, the acid resistance of Pr6O11@C is greatly improved due to the highly uniform dispersion of Pr6O11 and C, which lays a solid foundation for the practical application of Pr6O11@C. Moreover, the role of NH3·H2O and NaOH used as precipitants for the photocatalytic efficiency of Pr6O11 was investigated in detail.

The cubic and trigonal polymorphs of NaMn1/2Sn1/2S2 (Na2MnSnS4)

RT-NaMn1/2Sn1/2S2 was prepared by mechanochemical synthesis from a mixture of Na2S, MnS, and SnS2. The crystal structure was determined from X-ray powder diffraction data. The chemical composition was confirmed by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and the electrical conductivity was measured using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The RT-NaMn1/2Sn1/2S2 sample crystallizes with rock salt-type structure, space group Fm3‾m, a = 5.4368(2) Å, V = 160.71(2) Å3, and Z = 2. This sample exhibits an irreversible phase transition. It transforms into a high temperature phase, HT-NaMn1/2Sn1/2S2 which crystallizes with α-NaFeO2-type structure, space group R3‾m, a = 3.7523 (4) Å, c = 19.883 (2) Å, V = 242.44 (4) Å3, and Z = 3. The structure was determined from single crystal XRD data. The electrical conductivities of the RT- and HT-forms are 2.5 × 10−8 S cm−1 (Ea = 0.58 eV) and 3.3 × 10−7 S cm−1 (Ea = 0.42 eV) at 25 °C, respectively.

Expected and unexpected structural phase transitions in K2ReBr6 and K2ReI6

The structure and magnetic properties of the two vacancy ordered double perovskites, K2ReBr6 and K2ReI6, are described. At room temperature, K2ReBr6 has a cubic structure in space group Fm3‾m that transforms to a tetragonal structure described in P4/mnc just below 290 K. Further cooling results in a second phase transition to a monoclinic structure in P21/n. The larger size of the iodide anion, compared to bromide, reduces the Goldschmidt tolerance factor and results in the monoclinic structure appearing at room temperature. The sequence of structures observed for K2ReBr6, Fm3‾m→P4/mnc→P21/n, mirrors that of other 5d potassium hexabromides including K2OsBr6 and K2PtBr6 but is different than that seen for K2ReCl6. Unexpectedly, K2ReI6 undergoes a first-order transition from P21/n→Fm3‾m upon heating with both phases co-existing over a limited temperature range. K2ReI6 decomposes upon standing or heating, while K2ReBr6 remains stable in the laboratory for several months. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show both compounds undergo antiferromagnetic ordering at low temperatures and the Néel temperature, estimated from the magnetic susceptibility measurements, increases as the size of the halide increases; 8.2 K for K2ReCl6, 16.1 K for K2ReBr6, 26.9 K for K2ReI6.

Electrochemical performance of YSZ coupled Ba_(0.5)Sr_(0.5)Fe_(0.9)Cu_(0.1)O_(3-δ) electrode at intermediate temperature

Abstract. Synthesis of electrolyte 8% Y2O3 Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) and characterization of electrical conductivity with BSFC Ba0.5Sr0.5Fe0.9Cu0.1O3-δ (BSFC) electrode have been conducted. YSZ and BSFC were synthesized using sol-gel self-combustion. YSZ powder was calcined at 700℃ for 2 hours, then pressed into a disk and sintered at 1550 ⁰C for 6 hours. While BSFC powder was calcined at 850 ℃ for 6 hours and sintered at 1100 ⁰C for 6 hours. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis shows that calcined powder of both YSZ and BSFC has cubic structure possessing space group (Fm-3m) and (Pm-3m), respectively. The lattice parameter of the YSZ a = 5.17 Å and the crystallite size Φ ≈ 11 nm were evaluated using the Debye-Scherer equation. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) shows that BSFC can adhere well to the surface of YSZ. The electrical behavior of the YSZ and half-cell BSFC||YSZ||BSFC measured at 150- 850 ⁰C shows the resistivity decreased with increasing temperature. The resistivity of BSFC||YSZ||BSFC is lower than YSZ due to the influence of BSFC. Cathode material BSFC is suitable for YSZ electrolytes.