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Compositionally graded Ni–YDC thin-film anodes via oblique angle sputtering for low-temperature SOFC

Sangyong Choi, Jaewon Hwang, Jaewon Yoo, Daniel Gil, Yujae Jang, Seungjae Lee, Inyoung Jeong, Nguyen Q. Minh, Sanghoon Lee, Suk Won Cha

Journal of Materials Chemistry A· Volume 14· Issue 44
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Abstract

A compositionally graded Ni–YDC thin-film anode is engineered to resolve trade-off in LT-SOFCs. Decoupling activation from stabilization, this architecture, optimizing interface activity, provides a robust framework mitigating Ni coarsening at 500 °C.
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OpenAlex topics: Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity · Perovskite Materials and Applications

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Affiliations

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea

Center for Energy Research, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92093, USA

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, Institute of Advance Machines and Design, Korea

Funding

Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea · Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

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