Obtenção de fitas cerâmicas a base de NiO/CDG via colagem de fitas

Abstract

Solid oxide fuel cells (CaCOS) consist of electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy and have attracted increasing attention due to efficient energy conversion capacity and minimal air pollution. One of the techniques that can be used in the production of CaCOS is the tape gluing, as it minimizes production costs. The suspensions produced in the tape bonding process are prepared by dispersing a powder in a solvent, which may be aqueous or not, coupled with a suitable dispersant, as well as binders, plasticizers, blowing agents and antifoams. After the mixing process, the suspension is formed through a leveling blade, which regulates the thickness of the produced tape, on a regular and flat conveyor surface, producing a thin, flexible and resilient tape. Several materials stand out in the composition of the anode of the fuel cells, among them, the nickel oxide and cerium doped with gadolinium, since they present high intragranular ionic conductivity and lower cost. In this work, nanoparticulated ceramic substrates of Nickel and Cerium Oxide doped with Gadolinium were formed through the bonding of tapes in aqueous medium. Six suspensions were prepared using three different dispersants and varied proportions of organics. The three different suspensions used exhibited pseudoplastic behavior, desirable for colloidal processing by tape gluing. The ribbons had a thickness range of 120 and 170 μm, recommended for use in solid oxide fuel cell anodes. The thermogravimetric curves showed total organic output at a temperature of 500 oC The sintering of the tapes and laminated ceramics occurred in three different temperatures: 1250 oC, 1300 oC and 1400 oC. X-Ray Diffraction tests were performed to observe the phases present before and after sintering. Density and porosity tests, mechanical resistance to bending and Scanning Electron Microscopy, in order to evaluate the properties of the tape.