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Synthesis and Activity of Co-doped Barium Cerium Zirconate for Hydrogen Reforming and Purification

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Aravind Suresh
Affiliation:
aravindsuresh.nitt@gmail.com, University of Connecticut, United States
Joysurya Basu
Affiliation:
jbasu@engr.uconn.edu, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Nigel M Sammes
Affiliation:
nsammes@mines.edu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, United States
Barry C Carter
Affiliation:
cbcarter@engr.uconn.edu, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Benjamin A Wilhite
Affiliation:
bwilhite@engr.uconn.edu, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States
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Abstract

BaCe0.25Zr0.60Co0.15O3-x (BCZC) was synthesized via oxalate co-precipitation route. Material was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Catalytic activity of BCZC with respect to hydrogen generation via methanol partial oxidation was determined. Conductivity of the material at different temperatures and under different environments was determined by AC impedance spectroscopy. XRD and TEM results indicated that BCZC was synthesized as a homogeneous cubic phase material. Catalyst tests indicated that BCZC was catalytically active towards hydrogen generation and AC impedance results were positive enough to warrant further electrochemical studies.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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