Themed collection Conducting ceramic membranes for energy conversion and storage

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Open Access Editorial

Introduction to ‘Conducting ceramic membranes for energy conversion and storage’

Kyle Brinkman, Frank Chen, Dong Ding and Xiao-Dong Zhou introduce the Materials Advances themed collection on conducting ceramic membranes for energy conversion and storage.

Graphical abstract: Introduction to ‘Conducting ceramic membranes for energy conversion and storage’
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A focused review on structures and ionic conduction mechanisms in inorganic solid-state proton and hydride anion conductors

This review provides a focused discussion on the structures and ionic conduction mechanisms of inorganic solid-state proton and hydride anion conductors.

Graphical abstract: A focused review on structures and ionic conduction mechanisms in inorganic solid-state proton and hydride anion conductors
Open Access Review Article

Interface modification of NASICON-type Li-ion conducting ceramic electrolytes: a critical evaluation

This review article focuses on the methods to solve the critical issue of reduction in NASICON-type solid electrolytes such as Li1+xAlxTi2−x(PO4)3 and Li1+xAlxGe2−x(PO4)3 by Li metal.

Graphical abstract: Interface modification of NASICON-type Li-ion conducting ceramic electrolytes: a critical evaluation
Open Access Paper

Impact of the sintering parameters on the microstructural and transport properties of 60 wt% Ce0.8Gd0.2O2−δ–40 wt% FeCo2O4 composites

This article presents the connection between the sintering parameters and microstructural and functional transport properties of dual-phase composite.

Graphical abstract: Impact of the sintering parameters on the microstructural and transport properties of 60 wt% Ce0.8Gd0.2O2−δ–40 wt% FeCo2O4 composites
Open Access Paper

A robust protonic ceramic fuel cell with a triple conducting oxygen electrode under accelerated stress tests

Accelerated stress test of protonic ceramic fuel cells for evaluating the durability of materials and interfaces.

Graphical abstract: A robust protonic ceramic fuel cell with a triple conducting oxygen electrode under accelerated stress tests
Open Access Paper

Optimization of safe doping level for enhanced CO2 flux in composite membrane

Rare earth doped oxides have been intensively promoted for the last two decades to embrace the high-performance target of a ceramic–carbonate composite CO2-separation membrane, with countless incidents of exsolution.

Graphical abstract: Optimization of safe doping level for enhanced CO2 flux in composite membrane
Open Access Paper

Fabrication and preliminary testing of patterned silver cathodes for proton conducting IT-SOFCs

Patterned Ag cathodes are fabricated over a proton conducting electrolyte, and the preliminary electrochemical results suggest that the oxygen reduction process over Ag is likely controlled by both oxygen dissociation and charge transfer.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication and preliminary testing of patterned silver cathodes for proton conducting IT-SOFCs
Open Access Paper

Proton conductivity of Li+–H+ exchanged Li7La3Zr2O12 dense membranes prepared by molten long-chain saturated fatty acids

Alkali-proton exchange throughout ceramic dense bodies becomes possible using molten long-chain saturated fatty acids. As a case study, 91% Li+–H+ exchange of Al-doped cubic garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 dense membranes was demonstrated in this work.

Graphical abstract: Proton conductivity of Li+–H+ exchanged Li7La3Zr2O12 dense membranes prepared by molten long-chain saturated fatty acids
Open Access Paper

Incorporation of protons and hydroxide species in BaZrO3 and BaCeO3

We calculate the energetics of protonation in proton-conducting oxides, as well as defect concentrations and mobility under electrolysis conditions.

Graphical abstract: Incorporation of protons and hydroxide species in BaZrO3 and BaCeO3
Open Access Paper

Single-ion polymer/LLZO hybrid electrolytes with high lithium conductivity

A hybrid solid electrolyte prepared by fast UV-photopolymerization of a single-ion polymer network and ceramic garnet LLZO nanoparticles with very high lithium conductivity is reported.

Graphical abstract: Single-ion polymer/LLZO hybrid electrolytes with high lithium conductivity
Open Access Paper

Compatibility assessment of solid ceramic electrolytes and active materials based on thermal dilatation for the development of solid-state batteries

Using HT-XRD to measure thermal dilation of CE and AM and help selecting mechanically compatible couples for dense crackless ASSB.

Graphical abstract: Compatibility assessment of solid ceramic electrolytes and active materials based on thermal dilatation for the development of solid-state batteries
Open Access Paper

Preparation and characterization of sodium-ion conductive Na3BS3 glass and glass–ceramic electrolytes

Glass has the highest conductivity and appropriate properties in the Na3BS3 electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries.

Graphical abstract: Preparation and characterization of sodium-ion conductive Na3BS3 glass and glass–ceramic electrolytes
Open Access Paper

A porous organic polymer-coated permselective separator mitigating self-discharge of lithium–sulfur batteries

Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are considered as futuristic energy storage systems owing to their high theoretical energy density, environmental benignity, and relatively low cost.

Graphical abstract: A porous organic polymer-coated permselective separator mitigating self-discharge of lithium–sulfur batteries
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About this collection

Guest Edited by Kyle Brinkman (Clemson University), Dong Ding (Idaho National Laboratory ), Frank Chen (University of South Carolina), and Xiao-Dong Zhou (University of Louisiana at Lafayette), this collection brings together research across the range of conducting ceramics for energy storage applications.

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