The Structural and Dielectric Properties of Bi3−xNdxTi1.5W0.5O9 (x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0)

A new series of layered perovskite-like oxides Bi3−xNdxTi1.5W0.5O9 (x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0) was synthesized by the method of high-temperature solid-state reaction, in which partial substitution of bismuth (Bi) atoms in the dodecahedra of the perovskite layer (A-positions) by Nd atoms takes place. X-ray structural studies have shown that all compounds are single-phase and have the structure of Aurivillius phases (APs), with close parameters of orthorhombic unit cells corresponding to space group A21am. The dependences of the relative permittivity ε/ε0 and the tangent of loss tgσ at different frequencies on temperature were measured. The piezoelectric constant d33 was measured for Bi3−xNdxTi1.5W0.5O9 (x = 0.25, 0.5, 0.75) compounds of the synthesized series.

Improvement of electric insulation in dielectric layered perovskite nickelate films via fluorination

Layered perovskite nickelates have recently emerged as materials with colossal dielectric permittivity. However, they exhibit relatively high values of loss tangent (tan δ) owing to insufficient electric insulation; thus, lowering...

Dual nature of high-temperature electronic transport in layered perovskite-like cobaltites: exhaustive consideration of experimental features observed

Complex oxides with the general formula Pr1−xYxBaCo2−yNiyO6−δ (x = 0, 0.1, y = 0, 0.2) were successfully synthesized via combustion of organo-metallic precursors.

Electrochemical Evaluation of Layered Perovskite YBa0.5Sr0.5Co1.5Fe0.5O5+δ Cathode as a Triple Ionic and Electronic Conductor for Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells

Protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) have receiving huge attention as a promising energy conversion device because of their high conversion efficiency, lack of fuel dilution, and high ionic conductivity at intermediate temperature regime (400 ∼ 600 oC). Although this fuel cell system can effectively solve the main obstacle for the commercialization of conventional solid oxide fuel cells, electrochemical performance is currently limited by the cathodic polarization due to insufficient catalytic activity. To overcome this issue, layered perovskite materials, PrBa0.5Sr0.5Co1.5Fe0.5O5+δ, have been discovered as triple ionic and electronic conductor, which enables to simultaneously conduct H+/O2-/e-. Despite great advantages, there is large gap in the thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) between the cathode and electrolyte. Herein, we developed a new triple conducting cathode material, YBa0.5Sr0.5Co1.5Fe0.5O5+δ (YBSCF) to minimize TEC while maintaining the high electro-catalytic activity with excellent hydration properties. Structural analysis, hydration properties, and electrochemical performances of YBSCF cathode were investigated. In particular, the peak power density of YBSCF cathode based on BaZr0.4Ce0.4Y0.1Yb0.1O3-δ (BZCYYb4411) electrolyte attained 0.702 W cm-2 at 600 oC. Moreover, power output is fairly stable for 300 h without observable degradation by applying a constant voltage of 0.7 V at 600 oC.