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Direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells (NH3-SOFCs) have been triggered great attention due to its high efficiency and "zero-carbon emission". The anode catalysts are remaining challenging because of the complex reaction processes of NH3-SOFCs. This work presents the enhanced electrochemical performance by combining the electronic-ionic conductivity of alloys and oxygen conductor, and provides molecular engineering insights into the ammonia oxidation mechanism. Fe atoms were partially substituted by Ni atoms to form spinel ZnFe2-xNixO4 (ZFNx) oxides, which contributes to in-situ exsolution of the Fe-Ni alloys as active anodes of NH3-SOFCs under reducing atmosphere. Meanwhile, the derived ZnO acts as an oxide carrier with the electrolyte Gd0.1Ce0.9O1.95 (GDC), improving the dispersion of the alloy particles and providing a new avenue for oxygen ion conductivity. The composite anode ZFN0.05-40GDC ensures sufficient electron and oxygen ion transfer. Consequently, the electrolyte-supported single cell gives the optimal power output of 224 mW/cm2 in NH3, 2.8 times higher than commercial NiO-40YSZ one at 800 degrees C. By distribution of relaxation time as well as Bode plots analysis, the preferential reaction mechanism and rate-determining step are proposed in the anode reaction.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ISSN: 0009-2509
Year: 2025
Volume: 309
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JCR@2023
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