The electrochemical behavior of the LaSrCuO4 − δ/Ce0.9Gd0.1O2 − δ interface

The electrochemical behavior of the LaSrCuO4 − δ/Ce0.9Gd0.1O2 − δ interface is studied by impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry methods. By analyzing the dependence of the impedance frequency spectra on the oxygen partial pressure, the rate-determining stages of oxygen exchange are determined in the temperature interval of 500–900°C. For temperatures above 700°C, the adsorption of oxygen molecules and their dissociation to oxygen atoms are shown to make a substantial contribution to the polarization resistance of the overall electrode process, besides the charge-transfer resistance.