A series of LSC/CeO 2 composites were prepared as potential air side current collecting materials for micro-tubular SOFCs and their properties were examined and discussed in relation with the composition, microstructure and porosity. The results revealed that the composite specimen with 35 vol.% CeO 2 and an open porosity of 73% gave a electrical conductivity of 130 S/cm at 600 ºC, which was 1.4 times as that of the LSCF with a porosity of 61%, and a thermal expansion coefficient of 12.2×10 -6 1/ºC between room temperature and 600 °C, which was almost the same as that of the LSCF cathode. The composite specimen also demonstrated good stability during a long-term test, suggesting the possibility that they serve as air side current collectors in the micro-tubular SOFCs.
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