BiCuVOx Oxide Ion Conductor for SOFC Application

This book deals with the literature survey of solid electrolytes with oxygen ion conduction. The properties of Bi2Cu0.1V0.9O5.35 solid electrolyte such as crystal structure, ionic conductivity, thermal expansion coefficient etc. have been discussed. The spray pyrolytic synthesis of Bi2Cu0.1V0.9O5.35 thin films, the effect of spray parameters like substrate temperature, concentration of sprayed solution and quantity of solution on film thickness has been studied and discussed in detail. The structural properties of Bi2Cu0.1V0.9O5.35 thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis on glass and alumina substrates are explained for their suitability as solid electrolyte. The transport properties of Bi2Cu0.1V0.9O5.35 thin films deposited on glass and alumina substrates are also reported. The emphasis is given on the impedance study of spray deposited Bi2Cu0.1V0.9O5.35 thin films.