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Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical properties of Sm0.5Sr0.5Zr1−xNixO3.25−x for solid oxide fuel cell applications

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Sm0.5Sr0.5Zr1−xNixO3.25−x (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7) oxides were synthesized via the solid-state reaction method. The structural and morphological properties were studied by X-ray diffraction, a laser size analyzer, and scanning electron microscopy. The Sm0.5Sr0.5Zr1−xNixO3.25−x (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7) cathodes were symmetrically deposited on a Ce0,8Sm0,17La0.03O1,9 electrolyte with the spin-coating method, and the area-specific resistance values were determined by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Results show that co-doping with the appropriate amount of nickel affects the structural and electrical properties of the cathode compound.

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    Mahjouba Garali, Massoud Kahlaoui, Mohsen Trabelsi & Chaabane Chefi

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Garali, M., Kahlaoui, M., Yahyaoui, M. et al. Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical properties of Sm0.5Sr0.5Zr1−xNixO3.25−x for solid oxide fuel cell applications. J Aust Ceram Soc 59, 19–27 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-022-00810-6

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