Evaluation of the microstructure and the electrochemical properties of Ce0.79Gd0.2-xCaxCu0.01O2−δ electrolytes for IT-SOFCs

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• Microstructure analysis reveals enhancements in ionic conductivity of the electrolytes examined, leading to better performance.
• Key findings indicate a significant increase in electrochemical stability, with varying levels of calcium doping influencing the outcomes.
• Assessment of the electrochemical properties includes measurements of conductivity and performance under test conditions for IT-SOFCs.
• These findings may enable advancements in energy conversion technologies, particularly in the context of solid oxide fuel cells.