Functional grading by Key doping in Catalytic electrodes for Proton Ceramic Cells - FunKeyCat

Project summary

Functional Grading by Key doping in Catalytic electrodes for Proton Ceramic Cells (FunKeyCat) is an effort to bridge the gap between fundamental science and applied research for a leap towards highly efficient electrochemical cells by understanding the effects of functional and mechanical properties of the constituent materials on the efficiency of the electrochemical cells. Challenges such as cell resistance and catalytic properties of the electrodes will be overcome through studies of how doping of key elements affects ionic and electronic transport in the electrode materials, and how the balancing between these correlates with chemical and thermal expansion. Functional grading will increase mechanical robustness, minimise cell resistance and maximise electrochemical functionality. FunKeyCat will also explore a new concept of using electric potential for exsolution and regeneration of oxide nano catalysts to enhance cell durability and performance.