Tailored nano-columnar La<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>4</sub> cathodes for improved electrode performance
Alexander Stangl, Adeel Riaz, Laëtitia Rapenne, José Manuel Caicedo, Juan de Dios Sirvent, Federico Baiutti, Carmen Jiménez, Albert Tarancón, Michel Mermoux, Mónica Burriel
Abstract
We report a new strategy to grow nano-columnar La 2 NiO 4 thin films with an enlarged specific surface area. In combination with modifications of the surface chemistry, we strongly improved the oxygen exchange activity of this promising electrode material.
Topics & Concepts
Non-blocking I/OElectrodeNano-Materials scienceCathodeNanotechnologyThin filmChemical engineeringChemistryComposite materialCatalysisPhysical chemistryEngineeringBiochemistryElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesAdvancements in Solid Oxide Fuel CellsSemiconductor materials and devices