Strontium zirconate, doped

Consequently, we are in the startup phase of our program. Our first task was to identify candidate perovskite oxide materials with high protonic conductivities. We have identified ytterbium doped strontium cerate and yttrium doped strontium zirconate materials as possible electrolyte materials. Barium cerate perovskites exhibit higher protonic conductivity, but the reactivity with carbon dioxide would require pretreatment of the steam. 

Ma W, Mack D, Malzbender J, VaCen R, SCover D. Yb203 and Gd203 doped strontium zirconate for thermal barrier coatings. Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 2008 28 3071-3081. 

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