Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors

Proton-conducting ceramics, particularly BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ (BCZY), are promising materials for hydrogen energy applications. However, traditional fabrication methods are limited in their ability to produce complex geometries. Extrusion-based 3D printing presents a promising alternative, enabling...

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Main Authors: Antonio Hinojo, Enric Lujan, Sergi Colominas, Jordi Abella
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Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
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description Proton-conducting ceramics, particularly BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ (BCZY), are promising materials for hydrogen energy applications. However, traditional fabrication methods are limited in their ability to produce complex geometries. Extrusion-based 3D printing presents a promising alternative, enabling the fabrication of customized designs with the advantage of fast prototyping. This study optimized the slurry composition and 3D printing parameters for BCZY ceramics to fabricate pellets and one-end closed tubes for amperometric hydrogen sensors. Results showed that a paste with 83 % BCZY, 8.5 % water, and 8.5 % PEG400 yielded a density of 96 % after sintering at 1700 °C for 1 h. The nozzle diameter during printing was the most influential parameter affecting wall thickness. Sensors constructed from one-end closed tubes exhibited higher sensitivity (20,571 μm·mbar-1) and a broader linear range (0.010 - 0.050 mbar) compared to pellet-based sensors. 3D printing proves to be an effective method for producing BCZY ceramic components with tailored geometries for hydrogen sensing.
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spelling doaj-art-ebe5f5dccb164bf0b535cbdb55f1edaf2025-08-20T02:11:54ZengElsevierTalanta Open2666-83192025-08-011110045410.1016/j.talo.2025.100454Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensorsAntonio Hinojo0Enric Lujan1Sergi Colominas2Jordi Abella3Electrochemistry and Bioanalysis Group (EQBA) - Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department, IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta 390, 08017 Barcelona, SpainElectrochemistry and Bioanalysis Group (EQBA) - Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department, IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta 390, 08017 Barcelona, SpainElectrochemistry and Bioanalysis Group (EQBA) - Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department, IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta 390, 08017 Barcelona, SpainCorresponding author.; Electrochemistry and Bioanalysis Group (EQBA) - Analytical and Applied Chemistry Department, IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull, Via Augusta 390, 08017 Barcelona, SpainProton-conducting ceramics, particularly BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ (BCZY), are promising materials for hydrogen energy applications. However, traditional fabrication methods are limited in their ability to produce complex geometries. Extrusion-based 3D printing presents a promising alternative, enabling the fabrication of customized designs with the advantage of fast prototyping. This study optimized the slurry composition and 3D printing parameters for BCZY ceramics to fabricate pellets and one-end closed tubes for amperometric hydrogen sensors. Results showed that a paste with 83 % BCZY, 8.5 % water, and 8.5 % PEG400 yielded a density of 96 % after sintering at 1700 °C for 1 h. The nozzle diameter during printing was the most influential parameter affecting wall thickness. Sensors constructed from one-end closed tubes exhibited higher sensitivity (20,571 μm·mbar-1) and a broader linear range (0.010 - 0.050 mbar) compared to pellet-based sensors. 3D printing proves to be an effective method for producing BCZY ceramic components with tailored geometries for hydrogen sensing.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666831925000566BCZYHigh temperatureAmperometric sensorHydrogen sensor3D printingProton conducting ceramic
spellingShingle Antonio Hinojo
Enric Lujan
Sergi Colominas
Jordi Abella
Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors
Talanta Open
BCZY
High temperature
Amperometric sensor
Hydrogen sensor
3D printing
Proton conducting ceramic
title Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors
title_full Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors
title_fullStr Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors
title_short Optimization of 3D printing conditions for BaCe0.6Zr0.3Y0.1O3-δ in the construction of amperometric high-temperature H2 sensors
title_sort optimization of 3d printing conditions for bace0 6zr0 3y0 1o3 δ in the construction of amperometric high temperature h2 sensors
topic BCZY
High temperature
Amperometric sensor
Hydrogen sensor
3D printing
Proton conducting ceramic
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666831925000566
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