Direct in situ detection of grain boundary reduction in nanocrystalline ceria
Abstract
In situ XANES measurement of nanocrystalline ceria directly reveals enhanced Ce reduction at grain boundaries. The extent of reduction, however, predicts only moderate enhancements to macroscopic conductivity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 4314–4320
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN