A new neodymium-doped BaZr0.8Y0.2O3−δ as potential electrolyte for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells

▸ Synthesized BZNY has a cubic perovskite structure demonstrated by XRD and TEM. ▸ BZNY shows a low sintering temperature and maintains excellent chemical stability. ▸ Conductivity of BZNY electrolyte shows a higher value than BZY. ▸ A dense BZNY electrolyte in the anode-supported SOFC was obtained at 1450 °C.