Evolutionary programming based approach for SOFC cathode characterization: A case study on co-free mixed conducting perovskites

A. Oz, D. Gelman, Y. Tsur, K. Singh, V. Thangadurai

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Abstract

Cobalt-free perovskites were investigated in this work, in order to find more economical and chemically stable materials to serve as cathodes for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells. The electrochemical performance of Ba0.5Sr0.5Fe0.91Al0.09O3-δ and Ba0.5Sr0.5Fe0.8Cu0.2O3-δ with oxide ion conducting La0.8Sr0.2Ga0.8Mg0.2O3-δ and proton conducting Ba0.5Sr0.5Ce0.6Zr0.2Gd0.1Y0.1O3-δ electrolytes was studied using nondestructive electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The measured data was analyzed by impedance spectroscopy genetic programming (ISGP), which results in a unique model that requires no a-priori knowledge of the tested system. In-depth cathode operation mechanism is shown by finding the distribution function of relaxation times (DFRT) using ISGP. By monitoring the changes in the DFRT models at different temperatures, we are able to de-convolute the oxygen reduction reaction to its several polarization processes. Using our analysis approach, it is possible to gain additional information, which may be convoluted and therefore undetected in conventional impedance analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions
EditorsS. C. Singhal, T. Kawada
PublisherElectrochemical Society, Inc.
Pages2099-2108
Number of pages10
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781607688150, 9781607688150
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2017
Event15th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC 2017 - Hollywood, United States
Duration: 23 Jul 201728 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number1
Volume78
ISSN (Print)1938-6737
ISSN (Electronic)1938-5862

Conference

Conference15th International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells, SOFC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHollywood
Period23/07/1728/07/17

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