Surface chemistry of La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ thin films and its impact on the oxygen surface exchange resistance

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The surface composition of dense La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ (LSC) thin film model electrodes, deposited by pulsed laser deposition at 600 °C on yttria-stabilized zirconia (100) electrolytes, was investigated by low-energy ion scattering (LEIS) and time resolved inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Results obtained by both methods agree qualitatively and quantitatively and provide a comprehensive picture of the surface composition and cation diffusion kinetics of LSC. The measurements revealed that freshly prepared LSC thin films already show a Sr-rich and Co-poor termination layer (80% Sr surface coverage). This Sr-rich surface layer was proven to be an equilibrium property of LSC as it forms again at elevated temperatures after removal. The kinetics of this surface reconstruction is surprisingly fast (<1 h at 550 °C) and indicates high Sr mobility in LSC. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurements at 400 °C revealed the detrimental effect of this surface layer on the oxygen surface exchange and suggest that higher Co concentrations in the termination layer facilitate the oxygen exchange reaction.

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Rupp, G. M., Téllez, H., Druce, J., Limbeck, A., Ishihara, T., Kilner, J., & Fleig, J. (2015). Surface chemistry of La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ thin films and its impact on the oxygen surface exchange resistance. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3(45), 22759–22769. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5ta05279c

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