Les Ruddlesden Popper RExA2-xMnO4 (RE : La, Nd et A : Sr, Ca) ont été étudiées en tant matériaux d'électrode pour sSOFC. Les LaxSr2-xMnO4±δ (x=0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6), NdxSr2-xMnO4±δ (x=0.4, 0.5) et NdxCa2-xMnO4±δ (x=0.25, 0.4, 0.5) ont été synthétisées. Les matériaux RExSr2-xMnO4±δ (RE : La, Nd) sont stables sous atmosphère réductrice avec des TECs compatibles avec ceux des électrolytes. L'étude In situ par HT-NPD du composé La0.5Sr1.5MnO4±δ (L5S15M), sous hydrogène, révèle la formation de lacunes d'oxygène sur les sites équatoriaux de la couche pérovskite. Des valeurs élevées de conductivité électrique ont été obtenues (35.6 S cm−1 sous air et 1.9 S cm−1 sous H2/Ar). Les propriétés électrochimiques de L5S15M ont été examinées par EIS. L'influence sur les performances électrochimiques à la fois de la température de frittage et de la composition de l'électrode a été étudiée dans les deux atmosphères, cathodiques et anodiques. Du côté de la réduction de l'oxygène, le transfert d'électrons entre l'électrode et l'oxygène, et l'incorporation des ions oxygène dans l'électrode sont les principales étapes limitantes. L'augmentation de la température de frittage à 1250 °C conduit à l'accumulation de Sr à l'interface GDC/YSZ. Pour l'oxydation de l'hydrogène, le transfert de charge à l'interface électrode/électrolyte, l'adsorption dissociative de l'hydrogène et la diffusion de surface ont été les étapes limitantes. Finalement, les résultats extraits des mesures par EIS ont permis de comprendre la nature des processus mis en place au sein de l'électrode, révélant que le comportement électrochimique de L5S15M pouvait être amélioré par la modification de la surface de l'électrode. / The Ruddlesden Popper RExA2-xMnO4 (RE: La, Nd and A: Sr, Ca) have been studied as electrode materials for symmetrical Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. The LaxSr2-xMnO4±δ (x=0.25, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6), NdxSr2-xMnO4±δ (x=0.4, 0.5) and NdxCa2-xMnO4±δ (x=0.25, 0.4, 0.5) were successfully synthesized. The RExSr2-xMnO4±δ materials (RE: La, Nd) are stable in reducing atmosphere with electrolyte-compatible TECs. In situ HT-NPD of La0.5Sr1.5MnO4±δ (L5S15M), under flowing hydrogen, reveals formation of oxide-ion vacancies on the equatorial sites of the perovskite layer. High electrical conductivities were obtained (35.6 S cm−1 in air and 1.9 S cm−1 in H2/Ar). Electrochemical properties of L5S15M electrode were investigated by EIS. The influence of both sintering temperature and electrode composition on the electrochemical performance was studied in both cathode and anode atmosphere. For oxygen reduction, the electron transfer between the electrode and oxygen, and the incorporation of oxygen ions into the electrode are the main rate-limiting steps. Increasing the sintering temperature to 1250°C leads to Sr accumulation at the GDC/YSZ interface. For hydrogen oxidation, charge transfer at the electrode/electrolyte interface, dissociative adsorption and surface diffusion were the limiting steps. The best compromise between sintering temperature and composition is reached for pure L5S15M electrode sintered at 1150 °C. Finally, the results extracted from EIS measurements allowed understanding the nature of processes taking place within the electrode, proposing that the electrochemical behavior of L5S15M could be improved with modification of the electrode’s surface.

Topotactic routes have been used to produce new materials with tunable electronic and magnetic properties. The host materials were the single and triple layered Ruddlesden-Popper compounds, NaLnTiO4 (Ln = La and Gd) and A2La2Ti3O10 (A = Li and K). These compounds consist of [LnTiO4]- and [La2Ti3O10]2-, respectively, perovskite layers interleaved with two alkali metal ion strata. The topotactic routes used in this research were ion exchange and intercalation. Ion exchange was used to replace the cations in the interlayer space with a cationic unit: vanadyl or the transition metal ion, nickel. This ion exchange route opens the structure to further chemistry because each alkali metal ion is replaced by a divalent ion and a vacancy. In these vacancies other atoms can be inserted. Reductive intercalation with alkali metals is of special interest due to their propensity for forming mixed valence compounds. Mixed valency is usually correlated with semiconductive, metallic or superconductive behaviors, and unusual magnetic properties (CMR). Na0.1(VO) Na0.1(VO) 0.45LaTiO4, Na0.05(VO)0.48GdTiO4 and Li0.3Ni0.85La2Ti3O10 have been obtained by ion exchange reactions. Also, the reactivity of Na0.05(VO)0.48GdTiO4, (VO) La2Ti3O10 and Li0.3Ni0.85La2Ti3O10 is probed by an intercalation reaction with n-BuLi. Lithium insertion between the perovskite blocks reduces the titanium in the perovskite sheets and produces new mixed valence titanates. Lithium intercalation in the vanadyl compounds, Na0.05(VO)0.48GdTiO4 , as well as (VO)La2Ti3O10 gives rise to new magnetic properties. The crystal structures, thermal behavior, electronic and magnetic properties of these new compounds will be discussed.

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Over the last decade progress towards step-wise structural transformations in solid state chemistry has been made using metal hydride reductants. Alkali and alkali-earth metal hydrides can effectively reduce transition metal oxides resulting frequently in novel oxygen defect structures. This provides access to control over cation oxidation states and magnetic exchange pathways, and thus electronic and magnetic properties. The goal for this research was to investigate a representative system that could be used both for exploration of novel oxygen defect phases and for investigating the fundamental parameters governing successful solid state reductions. The systems chosen for investigation were Sr2-xCaxMnO4 (0<x<2) and Sr2-xBaxMnO4 (x< 0.04). Detailed analysis of metal hydride reactivity with Sr2MnO4 is presented in addition to proof of the solid state reduction mechanism. As a result a number of novel oxygen defect phases have been produced, Sr2MnO4-x (0<x<0.37). The potential for producing novel lithium doped Sr2MnO4-x phases using a reduction/insertion approach with LiH has also been identified. Lastly as a test of application for metal hydrides as reductants the ability to topotactically reduce ScVO4 has been investigated.

Over the last decade progress towards step-wise structural transformations in solid state chemistry has been made using metal hydride reductants. Alkali and alkali-earth metal hydrides can effectively reduce transition metal oxides resulting frequently in novel oxygen defect structures. This provides access to control over cation oxidation states and magnetic exchange pathways, and thus electronic and magnetic properties. The goal for this research was to investigate a representative system that could be used both for exploration of novel oxygen defect phases and for investigating the fundamental parameters governing successful solid state reductions. The systems chosen for investigation were Sr2-xCaxMnO4 (0<x<2) and Sr2-xBaxMnO4 (x< 0.04). Detailed analysis of metal hydride reactivity with Sr2MnO4 is presented in addition to proof of the solid state reduction mechanism. As a result a number of novel oxygen defect phases have been produced, Sr2MnO4-x (0<x<0.37). The potential for producing novel lithium doped Sr2MnO4-x phases using a reduction/insertion approach with LiH has also been identified. Lastly as a test of application for metal hydrides as reductants the ability to topotactically reduce ScVO4 has been investigated.

Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / This study describes two families of transition metal oxides (OMT). Because of its potential and diversity of physical properties, the OMT are promising candidates for technological applications. In contrast, physically understand the complex relationship of these properties has been the main challenge of the research in this area. One of the families that was studied in this work are composed of Ruddlesden Popper type (RP), nickel base, of formula Lan+1NinO3n+1. The RP oxides have become more popular in the decade of 80, when it was discovered that a compound of this family, the La2CuO4− can become superconductive when appropriately doped. Another important property associated with the RP oxides is the colossal magnetoresistance, observed in the manganese-based compounds, such as Ca3−xLaxMn2O7. Another family of OMT studied in this work are the compounds garnets type of formula R3Fe5O12 (Where R is rare earth element or Y). This family is known to be rich in physical properties, especially magnetic, The magnetism of these compounds is associated mainly with the ferrimagnetic interaction between ions of Fe3+ in octahedral and tetrahedral coordination. The magnetic moment resulting from interactions of the Fe3+ can orient yourself antiferromagnetic with the network ion R, if it is a rare earth magnetic. A property that has been strongly investigated in compounds garnets is the magnetocaloric effect (EMC). This effect, which tracks the magnetic transitions, is more relevant and meaningful in compounds that are promising candidates for use in magnetic refrigeration. To investigate some of the physical properties of these systems were synthesized compounds (Dy, Y)3Fe3Al2O12 and Lan+1(Ni1−xZnx)nO3n+1 (n = 1, 2, 3 e 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5). To synthesize the samples used two methods, combustion reaction (RC) and coprecipitation (CP). Both methods have proven effective for obtaining samples with the desired phase. The technique of X-ray diffraction, together with the Rieteveld refinement method was used to extract crystallographic information of the synthesized compounds. Morphological information of samples, such as size, shape and distribution of particles were investigated by the technique of scanning electron microscopy. The micrographs show that regardless of the synthesis method, the particle shape is not well defined and the size distribution is inhomogeneous. Some samples of garnets type, synthesized by CP, have particle size in the nanoscale. Some compounds were characterized by electrical resistivity measurements as a function of temperature, where it was found that the series La2Ni1−xZnxO4 it has semiconducting properties in the temperature range from 10 KM to 300 K. The magnetic properties were investigated by magnetization measurements as a function of temperature and magnetic field, where it was found that the magnetism of both systems is affected by the inclusion of non-magnetic ions. EMC was investigated in two samples of garnets type, the data were obtained from the magnetization as a function of temperature and it was found that the aluminum insert in the structure, replacing the iron, decreased temperature magnetic transition, but also reduced the intensity EMC. / Neste trabalho estudamos duas fam´ılias de ´oxidos de metais de transi¸c˜ao (OMT). Devido ao seu potencial e diversidade de propriedades f´ısicas, os OMT s˜ao promissores candidatos a aplica¸c˜oes tecnol´ogicas. Em contrapartida, compreender fisicamente a complexa rela¸c˜ao destas propriedades tem sido o principal desafio das pesquisas desta ´area.Uma das fam´ılias que estudamos neste trabalho s˜ao compostos do tipo Ruddlesden Popper (RP) a base de n´ıquel, com f´ormula Lan+1NinO3n+1. Os ´oxidos RP tornaram-se mais conhecidos na d´ecada de 80, quando foi descoberto que um composto desta fam´ılia, o La2CuO4− , pode se tornar supercondutor quando apropriadamente dopado. Outra importante propriedade associada com os ´oxidos RP ´e a magnetorresistˆencia colossal, observada em compostos a base de manganˆes, a exemplo do Ca3−xLaxMn2O7. Outra fam´ılia de OMT estudada neste trabalho s˜ao compostos tipo garnets de f´ormula R3Fe5O12 (onde R ´e um elemento terra rara ou Y). Essa fam´ılia ´e conhecida por sua riqueza de propriedades f´ısicas, especialmente magn´eticas. O magnetismo destes compostos est´a associado, principalmente, com a intera¸c˜ao ferrimagn´etica entre os ´ıons de Fe3+ em coordena ¸c˜ao octa´edrica e tetra´edrica. O momento magn´etico resultante das intera¸c˜oes do Fe3+ pode se orientar antiferromagneticamente com a rede do ´ıon R, se ele for um terra rara magn´etico. Uma propriedade que vem sendo investigada nos compostos garnets ´e o efeito magnetocal´orico (EMC). Este efeito, que acompanha as transi¸c˜oes magn´eticas, ´e mais relevante e significativo em compostos que s˜ao promissores candidatos a aplica¸c˜ao em refrigera¸c˜ao magn´etica. Para investigar algumas das propriedades f´ısicas destes sistemas, foram sintetizados compostos (Dy, Y)3Fe3Al2O12 e Lan+1(Ni1−xZnx)nO3n+1 (n = 1, 2, 3 e 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5). Para a s´ıntese das amostras foram utilizados dois m´etodos, rea¸c˜ao de combust˜ao (RC) e coprecipita¸c˜ao (CP). A t´ecnica de difra¸c˜ao de raios X, aliada ao m´etodo de refinamento Rieteveld, foi utilizada para extrair informa¸c˜oes cristalogr´aficas dos compostos sintetizados. Informa¸c˜oes sobre morfologia das amostras, como tamanho, forma e distribui¸c˜ao das part´ıculas, foram investigadas pela t´ecnica de microscopia eletrˆonica de varredura. As micrografias revelam que independentemente do m´etodo de s´ıntese a forma das part´ıculas n˜ao ´e bem definida e a distribui¸c˜ao de tamanhos n˜ao ´e homogˆenea. Algumas amostras do tipo garnets, sintetizadas por CP, tˆem part´ıculas de tamanho na escala nanom´etrica. Alguns compostos foram caracterizados por medidas de resistividade el´etrica em fun¸c˜ao da temperatura, em que se verificou que a s´erie La2Ni1−xZnxO4 tem propriedades semicondutoras no intervalo t´ermico de 10 K a 300 K. As propriedades magn´eticas foram investigadas por medidas de magnetiza¸c˜ao em fun¸c˜ao da temperatura e do campo magn´etico, em que se verificou que o magnetismo de ambos os sistemas ´e afetado pela inser¸c˜ao dos ´ıons n˜ao magn´eticos. O EMC foi investigado em duas amostras do tipo garnets, os dados foram obtidos das medidas de magnetiza¸c˜ao em fun¸c˜ao da temperatura e se verificou que a inser¸c˜ao do alum´ınio na estrutura, em substitui¸c˜ao ao ferro, causou uma diminui¸c˜ao na temperatura de transi¸c˜ao magn´etica, por´em tamb´em reduziu a intensidade do EMC.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第22466号 / 工博第4727号 / 新制||工||1738(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科分子工学専攻 / (主査)教授 田中 庸裕, 教授 陰山 洋, 教授 佐藤 徹 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

[EN] Several major problems have to be solved before Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) can operate continuously using hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas. The risk of low catalytic behavior for fuel reforming, the carbon formation/deposition on the anode material at high operating temperatures and the presence of impurities in the fuel (in particular sulfides) can dramatically reduce the performance and durability of the cells. Taking all this into account, new anode materials with adequate (electro)catalytic properties are required. Recently, manganite compounds with Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) structure have been studied as potential new anode materials in INTERFASE group at Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS). Their electrochemical performance have been described in previous works with promising results, but a fundamental knowledge was missing concerning the catalytic properties of such materials and the way to improve them by the addition of nickel metallic particles on the electrode surface. The current Ph.D. thesis was focused on the synthesis, characterization and catalytic study for steam reforming in SOFC anode conditions (low steam content) of a new RP manganite (La1.5Sr1.5Mn1.5Ni0.5O7±δ), which, in reducing atmosphere at high operating temperatures promotes via an exsolution mechanism the formation of two phases, i.e. an RP manganite of composition LaSrMnO4±δ decorated with metallic active Ni nanoparticles embedded in the surface; such strategy can be viewed as an original way to improve the (electro)catalytic properties of the anode materials and then a promising option for future SOFC systems operating with Colombian natural gas. The first chapter deals with the synthesis and characterization of the RP n= 2 phase La1.5Sr1.5Mn1.5Ni0.5O7±δ using the Pechini method. In agreement with SOFC operating temperature, Ni exsolution has been studied in diluted H2 at different temperatures (750, 800 and 850 °C) and reduction times. Ni nanoparticles decorating an RP n= 1 manganite is confirmed by XRD, TEM-EDS analysis and the size of the metallic particles on the oxide surface, below 100 nm, is characterized as a function of the exsolution conditions. The second chapter presents the catalytic behavior for the methane steam reforming reaction of the exsolved material applying the Gradual Internal Reforming concept adapted to SOFC operation (i.e. low water content, steam to carbon ratio equal to 0.15) at different reaction temperatures (750, 800 and 850 °C). The catalytic properties of Ni impregnated samples using a similar (La,Sr)2MnO4±δ ceramic support are also presented for comparison. The exsolved material exhibits better performance than the impregnated manganite for the reaction, especially at 850 °C, with higher conversion, conversion rate, and H2 production rate. Concerning the steam reforming of light alkane gas mixtures (CH4-C2H6, and CH4-C3H8), the behavior is affected due to the competition between the molecules and low available metallic active sites, but without affecting the H2 production. In addition, at long reaction times, the activity over the exsolved material is stable even with 100 h of reaction, without formation of carbonaceous species on the Ni particles, as confirmed by TEM and TGA/MS analysis. In the third and last chapter, the possible coke formation and sulfide poisoning are presented. Despite the high and stable catalytic behavior for methane steam reforming reaction with considerable carbon formation resistance, the exsolved material exhibits a high level of sensitivity to H2S poisoning, similar to the case of state-of-the-art Ni/YSZ anodic cermet and or Ni impregnated catalyst, with a drop of the activity to almost zero. Nevertheless, the exceptional overall results obtained for the exsolution-based material are promising for a possible use as SOFC anode operating with sulfur-free Colombian natural gas. / [ES] Muchos son los problemas que deben resolverse antes de que las celdas de combustible de óxido sólido (SOFC por sus siglas en inglés) puedan operar continuamente usando combustibles hidrocarbonados como por ejemplo el gas natural. El riesgo de una baja actividad catalítica para el reformado del combustible, la formación y depósito en el material de ánodo a elevadas temperaturas de operación y la presencia de impurezas en el combustible empleado (en particular de sulfuros) pueden reducir dramáticamente el desempeño y la durabilidad de las celdas. Teniendo todo esto en cuenta, nuevos materiales de ánodo con adecuadas propiedades (electro)catalíticas son necesarios. Recientemente, en el grupo INTERFASE de la Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), compuestos de tipo manganita con estructura Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) han sido estudiados como potenciales materiales de ánodo. Su desempeño electrocatalítico ha sido descrito en trabajos previos con promisorios resultados, pero el conocimiento fundamental sobre las propiedades catalíticas de dichos materiales y la forma de mejorarlos mediante la adición de partículas metálicas de níquel en la superficie del electrodo aún faltaba. La presente tesis doctoral se enfocó en la síntesis, caracterización y estudio catalítico en el reformado con vapor en condiciones de ánodo de celdas SOFC (bajo contenido de vapor) de una nueva manganita de tipo RP (La1.5Sr1.5Mn1.5Ni0.5O7±δ), la cual, en atmósfera reductora y a elevadas temperaturas de operación, promueven a través del mecanismo de exsolución la formación de dos fases: una manganita tipo RP de composición LaSrMnO4±δ decorada con nanopartículas metálicas y activas de Ni incrustadas en la superficie; dicha estrategia puede ser vista como una manera muy original de mejorar las propiedades (electro)catalíticas de los materiales de ánodo y por lo tanto ser consideradas como una opción prometedora para sistemas SOFC operados con gas natural colombiano. El primer capítulo trata sobre la síntesis de la fase RP n= 2 La1.5Sr1.5Mn1.5Ni0.5O7±δ usando el método de Pechini y su caracterización. De acuerdo con la temperatura de operación de las celdas SOFC, la exsolución del Ni en atmósfera de H2 diluido a diferentes temperaturas (750, 800 y 850 °C) y tiempos de reducción fue estudiada. Las nanopartículas de Ni decorando la manganita de estructura RP n= 1 es confirmada a través de análisis de DRX, MET-EDS y el tamaño de las partículas metálicas en la superficie del óxido, inferiores a 100 nm, es caracterizado en función de las condiciones de exsolución. El segundo capítulo presenta el comportamiento catalítico del material exsuelto en la reacción de reformado de metano aplicando el concepto de reformado interno gradual (GIR por sus siglas en inglés) adaptado a celdas SOFC (en otras palabras, bajo contenido de agua, relación vapor carbono igual a 0.15) a diferentes temperaturas de reacción (750, 800 y 850 °C). Las propiedades catalíticas de las muestras impregnadas con Ni utilizando como soporte un material cerámico similar (La,Sr)2MnO4±δ, son también presentados como comparación. El material exsuelto exhibe un mejor desempeño catalítico en la reacción de reformado que la manganita impregnada, especialmente a 850 °C, mostrando una más alta conversión, velocidad de conversión y de producción de H2. Con respecto al reformado de la mezcla de alcanos ligeros (CH4 -C2H6, y CH4 -C3H8), el comportamiento catalítico es afectado debido a la competición entre moléculas y la baja disponibilidad de sitios activos metálicos, sin afectar la producción de H2. Adicionalmente, a tiempos de reacción prolongados, la actividad en el material exsuelto es estable incluso con 100 h de reacción, sin formación de especies carbonáceas sobre las partículas de Ni como lo confirman las imágenes MET y el ATG/MS. En el tercer y último capítulo, la posible formación y depósito de carbón y el envenenamiento con sulfuros son presentados. Sin embargo, a pesar de la elevada y estable actividad catalítica en la reacción de reformado de metano con vapor con una considerable resistencia a la formación de carbón, el material exsuelto tiene un alto nivel de sensibilidad al envenenamiento con H2S, similar al Ni/YSZ (material de referencia de la literatura) o al material impregnado con Ni, con una disminución de la actividad catalítica a prácticamente cero No obstante, el excepcional resultado global obtenido en el material exsuelto es prometedor para un posible uso como material de ánodo en sistemas SOFC alimentados con gas natural colombiano libre de H2S. / [CA] Molts són els problemes que han de ser resolts abans que les cel·les de combustible d'òxid sòlid (SOFC per les seues sigles en anglès) puguen operar contínuament usant combustibles hidrocarbonats com per exemple el gas natural. El risc d'una baixa activitat catalítica per al reformat del combustible, la formació i depòsit en el material d'ànode a elevades temperatures d'operació i la presència d'impureses en el combustible emprat (en particular de sulfurs) poden reduir dramàticament l'acompliment i la durabilitat de les cel·les. Tenint tot això en compte, nous materials d'ànode amb propietats (electro)catalítiques adequades són necessaris. Recentment, en el grup d'investigació INTERFASE de la Universitat Industrial de Santander (UIS), compostos de tipus manganita amb estructura Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) han sigut estudiats com a potencials materials anòdics. El seu acompliment electroquímiques ha sigut tractades en treballs previs amb resultats promissoris, però el coneixement fonamental sobre les característiques catalítiques d'aquests materials i la manera de millorar-los mitjançant l'addició de partícules metàl·liques de níquel en la superfície de l'elèctrode encara faltava. La present tesi de doctorat es va enfocar en la síntesi, caracterització i estudi d'activitat catalítica en el reformat amb vapor en condicions d'ànode de cel·les SOFC (sota contingut de vapor) d'una nova manganita de d'estructura RP (La1.5Sr1.5Mn1.5Ni0.5O7±δ), la qual, en atmosfera reductora i a elevades temperatures d'operació, promouen, a través del mecanisme de exsolució; la formació de dues fases: una manganita de composició LaSrMnO4±δ decorada amb nanopartícules metàl·liques i actives de Ni incrustades en la superfície; aquesta estratègia pot ser vista com una manera molt original de millorar les propietats (electro)catalítiques dels materials d'ànode i per tant, ser considerades com una prometedora opció per a futurs usos en sistemes SOFC alimentats amb gas natural colombià. El primer capítol tracta sobre la síntesi de la fase RP n= 2 La1.5Sr1.5Mn1.5Ni0.5O7±δ usant el mètode de Pechini i la seua caracterització. D'acord amb la temperatura d'operació de les cel·les SOFC, la exsolució del Ni en atmosfera d'H2 diluït a diferents temperatures (750, 800 i 850 °C) i temps de reducció va ser estudiada. Les nanopartícules de Ni decorant la manganita d'estructura RP n= 1 és confirmada a través d'anàlisi de DRX, MET-EDS i la grandària de les partícules metàl·liques en la superfície de l'òxid, inferiors a 100 nm, és caracteritzat en funció de les condicions de exsolució. El segon capítol presenta el comportament catalític del material d’exsolució en la reacció de reformat de metà amb vapor aplicant el concepte de reformat gradual intern (GIR per les seues sigles en anglès) adaptat a cel·les SOFC (en altres paraules, sota contingut de vapor, relació vapor-carboni de 0.15) a diferents temperatures de reacció (750, 800 i 850 °C). Les propietats catalítiques de les mostres impregnades amb Ni utilitzant com a suport un material ceràmic similar (La,Sr)2MnO4±δ, són també presentats com a comparació. El material d’exsolució exhibeix un millor resultat catalític en la reacció de reformat que la manganita impregnada, especialment a 850 °C, mostrant una més alta conversió, velocitat de conversió i de producció d'H2. En el reformat de la mescla d'alcans lleugers (CH4 -C2H6, i CH4 -C3H8), el comportament catalític és afectat per la competició entre molècules i la baixa disponibilitat de llocs actius metàl·lics, sense afectar la producció d'H2. Addicionalment, a temps de reacció llargs, l'activitat en el material d’exsolució és estable fins i tot desprès de 100 h de reacció, sense formació d'espècies carbòniques sobre les partícules de Ni, com ho confirmen les imatges MET i el ATG/MS. En el tercer i últim capítol, la possible formació i depòsit de carbó i l'enverinament amb sulfurs són presentats. No obstant això, malgrat l'elevada i estable activitat catalítica en la reacció de reformat de metà amb vapor amb una considerable resistència a la formació de carbó, el material d’exsolució té un alt nivell de sensibilitat a l'enverinament amb H2S, similar al Ni/YSZ (material de referència de la literatura) o el material impregnat amb Ni, amb una disminució de l'activitat catalítica a pràcticament zero No obstant això, l'excepcional resultat global obtingut aquest nou material és prometedor per a un possible ús futur com a material d'ànode en sistemes SOFC alimentats amb gas natural colombià lliure d'H2S. / Al Departamento Administrativo de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (COLCIENCIAS) por la beca de estudios de Doctorados Nacionales Conv. 647 y el proyecto # 110265842833 “Symmetrical high temperature Fuel Cell operating with Colombian natural gas”. Al Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas por el apoyo con la ayuda económica para la estancia mediante la convocatoria I-coop Project # COOPA20112. / Vecino Mantilla, JS. (2020). Nickel exsolution effect on the catalytic behavior of ruddlesden-popper manganites in sofc conditions using colombian natural gas [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/149474 / TESIS

Solid oxide fuel cells are used as stationary power plants for electricity production. Despite having a very high efficiency of 90% they haven’t gained a world-wide commercial usage, due to their very high operating temperatures, and high production cost. However, there is a lot of ongoing research with the aim of developing intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) that could operate at temperatures below 800°C. Cathodes are the most studied components of IT-SOFCs, since decreasing operating temperature results in slow oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) kinetics and large polarization losses. Perovskite related metal oxides have become very popular materials that could make suitable cathodes for IT-SOFCs. In this work an evaluation of several materials belonging to three different material groups have been studied: single layer perovskites, with a general formula of ABO3, double layer perovskites, with a general formula of AA’B2O6 and Ruddlesden-Popper phase, with a general formula of An+1BnO3n+1. Power generating capabilities of those materials have been studied on an electrolyte supported cell, cathode/LSGM9182/Ni-Fe. IR drop and overpotential of the cathode was measured and activation energy of the ORR for each material has been calculated. The double layer perovskite cobaltites offer a significant drop in overpotential, increase in conductivity compared to their single layer counterpart, while being able to generate significant amount of power. Ruddlesden-Popper phase materials offer the lowest activation energy values amongst the researched materials, but offer limited power generation values in the setup they were tested. Both of double layer perovskites and Ruddlesden-Popper based materials have opportunities for their performance to be improved. / Fastoxidbränsleceller används som stationära kraftverk för elproduktion. Trots att de har en mycket hög effektivitet på 90% har de inte fått en världsomspännande kommersiell användning på grund av deras mycket höga driftstemperaturer och hög produktionskostnad. Det är emellertid mycket pågående forskning med sikte på att utveckla intermediär temperatur fastoxidbränsleceller (IT-SOFC) som kan fungera vid temperaturer under 800 ° C. Katod är de mest studerade komponenterna i IT-SOFC, eftersom minskad driftstemperatur resulterar i kinetik med långsam syrereduktion (ORR) och stora polarisationsförluster. Perovskite-relaterade metalloxider har blivit mycket populära material som kan göra lämpliga katoder för IT-SOFC. I detta arbete har en utvärdering av flera material som hör till tre olika materialgrupper studerats: singelskikt perovskiter, med en generell formel för ABO3, dubbelskikt perovskiter, med en generell formel av AA'B2O6 och Ruddlesden-Popper-fasen med en allmän formel för An + 1BnO3n + 1. Effektgenereringskapaciteten hos dessa material har studerats på en elektrolytbärbar cell, katod / LSGM9182 / Ni-Fe. IR-droppe och överpotential hos katoden mättes och aktiveringsenergin för ORR för varje material har beräknats. Dubbelskiktet perovskit koboltiter ger en signifikant minskning av överpotentialen, ökad ledningsförmåga jämfört med deras enkelskikt motpart, samtidigt som man kan generera betydande mängden kraft. Ruddlesden-Popper-fasmaterial erbjuder de lägsta aktiveringsenergivärdena bland de undersökta materialen, men erbjuder begränsade kraftproduktionsvärden i den inställning de testades. Både av dubbelskiktet perovskiter och Ruddlesden-Popper-baserade material har möjligheter att förbättra deras prestanda.

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