Abstract
Porous La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ thin films were fabricated by pulsed laser deposition for being used as a cathode for micro solid oxide fuel cell applications as MEMS power generators. Symmetrical La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ/ yttria-stabilized zirconia/La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ free-standing membranes were fabricated using silicon as a substrate. A novel large-area membrane design based on grids of doped-silicon slabs was used. Thermomechanical stability of the tri-layer membranes was ensured in the intermediate range of temperatures up to 700 °C. In-plane conductivity of ca. 300 S cm-1 was measured for the cathode within the whole range of application temperatures. Finally, area specific resistance values below 0.3 Ω cm2 were measured for the cathode/electrolyte bi-layer at 700 °C in the exact final micro solid oxide fuel cell device configuration, thus presenting La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ as a good alternative for fabricating reliable micro solid oxide fuel cells for intermediate temperature applications.
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Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
Volume | 248 |
Pages (from-to) | 1042-1049 |
ISSN | 0378-7753 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Micro solid oxide fuel cell
- Thin film cathode
- Self-supported electrolyte
- Lanthanum strontium cobaltite
- Microelectromechanical systems