In situ TEM observation of oxygen evolution reaction in GDC-Pt half cell at elevated temperatures

Abstract

Gadolinium-doped ceria was studied in a half SOFCs at elevated temperatures. In situ electron holography could reveal ionic activity in a single GDC-Pt interface at the elevated temperatures that result in further oxidation of the GDC. In situ EELS measurements confirmed holography results and showed the existence of the gadolinium in a new oxidation state. Also, it was found that the doped cations are the active ions in the oxygen evolution reaction from the solid oxide electrolyte.