Electrical and catalytic properties of some oxides with the fluorite or pyrochlore structure: Part 2: Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide [PDF]
The catalytic properties of mixed oxides with the fluorite or pyrochlore structure were investigated using CO oxidation. The presence of ions with a variable valence state, the size of the ions and especially the extent of pyrochlore ordering affect ...
Bosch, H. +6 more
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Stability of Hydroxo/Oxo/Fluoro Zirconates vs. Hafniates—A DFT Study
We performed density functional theory (DFT) calculations on binary and ternary oxo/fluoro crystals of the geochemical twin pair zirconium and hafnium to evaluate and compare their stabilities. This is the first DFT study on bulk ZrF4 or HfF4, as well as
Jennifer Anders +4 more
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Ultrafine-grained high-entropy zirconates with superior mechanical and thermal properties
Ultrafine-grained (Sm0.2Gd0.2Dy0.2Er0.2Yb0.2)2Zr2O7 high-entropy zirconates with single fluorite structure have been fabricated by high-pressure sintering of the self-synthesized nanopowders for the first time.
Mengdong Ma +4 more
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Effect of Ultrasonic-Assisted Preparation of Powders on Synthesis of Rare Earth Zirconates [PDF]
The aim of the research was to determine the effect of sonochemical treatments on homogenization of powders as well as phase composition and thermal stability of sinters.
D. Niemiec, M. Mikuśkiewicz
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Proton-conducting oxides have potential applications in hydrogen sensors, hydrogen pumps, and other electrochemical devices including the tritium purification and recovery systems of nuclear fusion reactors.
M. Khalid Hossain +2 more
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Electrical and catalytic properties of some oxides with the fluorite or pyrochlore structure: Part 1: Synthesis, characterization and conductivity [PDF]
In view of their possible use as electrocatalysts, several oxides with the fluorite or pyrochlore structure were investigated. Part I of this paper deals with the synthesis, characterization and electrical conductivity of these materials.
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Processing of yttrium-doped barium zirconate for high proton conductivity [PDF]
The factors governing the transport properties of yttrium-doped barium zirconate (BYZ) have been explored, with the aim of attaining reproducible proton conductivity in well-densified samples.
Babilo, Peter +2 more
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Sol–gel processing and characterization of (RE-Y)-zirconia powders for thermal barrier coatings [PDF]
The effect of doping on the structural, morphological and thermal properties of ZrO2–XO1.5 (X=Y, La, Sm, Er) solid solutions for thermal barrier (TBC) applications was investigated. Oxide powders of various compositions from 9.7 to 40 mol% XO1.5 (X=Y, La,
Ansart, Florence +4 more
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Synthesis, Sintering, and Electrical Properties of BaCe0.9−xZrxY0.1O3−δ [PDF]
BaCe0.9−xZrxY0.1O3−δ powders were synthesized by a solid-state reaction. Different contents of cerium and zirconium were studied. Pellets were sintered using either conventional sintering in air at 1700◦C or the Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) technique ...
Bonanos, Nikolaos +3 more
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Zirconate Pyrochlore Frustrated Magnets: Crystal Growth by the Floating Zone Technique
This article reviews recent achievements on the crystal growth of a new series of pyrochlore oxides—lanthanide zirconates, which are frustrated magnets with exotic magnetic properties. Oxides of the type A 2 B 2 O 7 (where A =
Monica Ciomaga Hatnean +4 more
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