文摘
LaNi0.6Fe0.4O3 (LNF), LNF–Sm0.2Ce0.8O1.9 (SDC), and LNF–SDC–Ag cathodes on SDC electrolytes were investigated at intermediate temperatures using AC impedance spectroscopy. Results show that adding 50 wt. % SDC into LNF yields a significant low area specific resistance (ASR) which was found to be 0.92 Ω cm2 at 700 °C. Infiltrating 0.3 mg/cm2 Ag into LNF-50 wt. % SDC can improve the electronic conductivity and oxygen exchange reaction activity, and thereby remarkably decrease the ASRs. The ASR value of the LNF–SDC–Ag cathode is as low as 0.18 Ω cm2 at 700 °C, and 0.46 Ω cm2 at 650 °C. The long-term test shows that the LNF–SDC–Ag cathode may be a promising candidate for solid oxide fuel cells operating at temperatures lower than 650 °C.