Ionic
conduction (H+ and O2–) in composites
composed of perovskite- and fluorite-type oxides remains an outstanding
issue in the research of dual-ion-conducting electrolyte materials
for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). In this work, perovskite–fluorite
composite ceramic pellets are fabricated, and the ionic conduction
in the composites is comprehensively analyzed according to the electrochemical
impedance spectra under different atmospheres. The results demonstrate
that the grain boundary resistance aroused by ionic diffusion resistance
across the interfaces is the dominant part in the impedance spectra
of the hybrid. Additionally, composites consisting of perovskite oxides
with different A-site cation ratios are synthesized and tested. Strong
Ba ion migration is observed with high relevance for the interpretation
of the increased grain boundary resistances. Transmission electron
microscopy (TEM) results indicate that the in situ reaction occurs
at the perovskite/fluorite interface depending on the Ba ratio in
the perovskites, which plays an important role in the internal H+ and O2– transport across the interfaces.