Improved mechanical strength, proton conductivity and power density in an 'all-protonic' ceramic fuel cell at intermediate temperature.

Protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) have become the most efficient, clean and cost-effective electrochemical energy conversion devices in recent years. While significant progress has been made in developing proton conducting electrolyte materials, mechanical strength and durability still need to be improved for efficient applications. We report that adding 5 mol% Zn to the Y-doped barium cerate-zirconate perovskite electrolyte material can significantly improve the sintering properties, mechanical strength, durability and performance.

Data on FTIR, TGA - DTG, DSC of invasive grass.

The aim of this research is to characterize the invasive grass, to evaluate the potentiality of the bioenergy production. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra are measured in order to understand the functional groups and their structure in the biomass. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and the derivative thermogravimetric analysis (DTG) data are provided under Pyrolysis (N) and combustion (O) conditions to reveal the degradation pattern of the biomass.

Neutron and X-ray powder diffraction data to determine the structural properties of novel layered perovskite PrSrMnO.

The data presented in this article are related to the formation of a novel layered perovskite oxide material, PrSrMnO, through a solid-state synthesis route. Here, we present the high-resolution neutron powder diffraction and the X-ray powder diffraction data at room temperature. The new perovskite material crystallizes in the orthorhombic symmetry.