Inorganic Chemistry, Vol.59, No.2, 1444-1452, 2020
Synergic Effect of Metal and Fluorine Doping on the Structural and Electrical Properties of La5.4MoO11.1-Based Materials
Cationic and anionic frameworks of La5.4MoO11.1 proton conductors have been modified by means of metal (Ti4+, Zr4+, and Nb5+) and fluorine (F-) doping. This synergic effect leads to the stabilization of high-symmetry and single-phase polymorphs. The materials have been fully characterized by structural techniques, such as X-ray and neutron powder diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The fluorine content was determined by ion chromatography. Impedance spectroscopy analysis under different atmospheres (dry and wet N-2 and O-2 and wet 5% H-2-Ar) showed an improvement in the electronic conductivity under reducing conditions, making these materials potential candidates for hydrogen separation membranes.