PVA-assisted synthesis and characterization of nano-crystalline La3+ and Mg2+ co-doped CeO2 electrolyte for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells

A series of nano-crystalline ceria-based solid solution electrolyte, Ce_0.8La_0.2?x Mg_xO_2?δ (x?=?0.0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.2), were synthesized via the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) assisted combustion method, and then characterized to the crystalline structure, powder morphology, sintering micro-structure, and electrical properties. Present study showed that Ce_0.8La_0.2?x Mg _x O_2?δ was exceedingly stable as a cubic phase in all temperature range and exhibited fine crystals ranging from 15 to 20 nm. After sintering at 1,400 °C, the as-prepared pellets exhibited a dense micro-structure with 96 % of theoretical density. The electrical conductivity was studied using AC impedance spectroscopy and it was observed that the composition Ce_0.8La_0.1?Mg_0.1O_2?δ showed higher electrical conductivity of 0.020 S?cm^?1 at 700 °C. The thermal expansion was measured using dilatometer technique in the temperature range 30–1,000 °C. The average thermal expansion coefficient of Ce_0.8La_0.1?Mg_0.1O_2?δ was 12.37?×?10^?6 K^?1, which was higher than that of the commonly used SOFC electrolyte YSZ (~10.8?×?10^?6 K^?1).     

Effect of La3+ and Pr3+ co-doping on structural,thermal and electrical properties of ceria ceramics as solid electrolytes for IT-SOFC applications

In the present investigation, the effect of La³⁺ and Pr³⁺ co-doping on structural, thermal and electrical properties of ceria ceramics useful as solid electrolytes in intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) has been studied. The co-doped ceria Ce_0.8Pr_0.2–xLa_xO_2-δ samples have been prepared successfully via sol-gel auto-combustion synthesis. The high dense ceramic samples have been achieved by carry out an optimized conventional sintering at 1300 °C for 4 h. The powder X-ray diffraction analysis of all the co-doped ceria ceramics revealed the single phase with cubic-fluorite structure formation. Crystallographic information has been carried out from the powder X-ray diffraction and Rietveld refinement analysis. The scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis revealed the smaller grain size with high density in microstructure and stoichiometric elemental confirmations. Raman spectra of prepared ceramics revealed the information of phase and oxygen vacancy formation in the entire compositions. The dilatometric studies of prepared co-doped ceria ceramics revealed the moderate coefficients of thermal expansion. The electrical parameters such as total conductivities and activation energies have been studied with the help of impedance spectroscopy. Among all these co-doped ceria ceramic samples, Ce_0.80Pr_0.10La_0.10O_2−δ found to exhibit the highest value of total ionic conductivity with minimum activation energy and this makes it could be a promising electrolyte material for IT-SOFC applications.     

The chemical stability and conductivity improvement of protonic conductor BaCe0.8 − x Zr x Y0.2O3 − δ

A series of BaCe_0.8???x Zr _x Y_0.2O_3???δ (BCZYx) (x?=?0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) powders were prepared by EDTA–citrate complexing sol–gel process in this paper. The electrical conducting behavior, as well as chemical stability, was investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results reveal that all samples are homogenous perovskite phases. Observed from XRD patterns and thermogravimetric curves, the samples with x?≥?0.4 survive in the pure CO₂, while samples with various Zr contents all present structurally stable against steam at 800 °C. The Zr-free sample of BaCe_0.8Y_0.2O_3???δ possesses the maximum bulk conductivity, 4.25?×?10^?2 S/cm, but decomposes into Ba(OH)₂ and Ce_0.8Y_0.2O_3???δ in steam. A negative influence of increasing Zr content on the conductivity of BCZYx can be observed by impedance tests. Considering the effect of temperature on the bulk conductivity, BCZY0.4 is preferred to be applied in SOFC as a protonic conductor, ranging from 1.52?×?10^?4 to 1.51?×?10^?3 S/cm (500–850 °C) with E _a?=?0.859 eV, which is proved to be a good protonic conductor with t _H+?≥?0.9.     

Low temperature microwave sintering of yttrium and samarium co-doped ceria solid electrolytes for IT-SOFCs

Nanocrystalline co-doped ceria Ce_0.8Sm_0.2?xY_xO_2?δ solid electrolytes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) were synthesized through sol–gel auto-combustion method. The prepared samples were sintered via microwave sintering at 1200 °C for 1 h. The X-ray diffraction analysis of co-doped ceria system reveals formation of the samples with a single-phase cubic fluorite structure. The lattice parameter values were calculated from X-ray diffraction patterns. The calculated crystallite sizes of all the samples were found to be in the range of 17 and 28 nm. Surface morphologies and elemental analysis of all the samples were carried out by using SEM and EDS analysis. The existence of chemical bonding in the samples was studied by FTIR spectroscopy. The presence of oxygen vacancies and evaluation of their concentration in the material was carried out using Raman spectroscopy analysis. Electrical properties of all the samples were analyzed by impedance spectroscopy. It was found that microwave sintered co-doped ceria sample Ce_0.8Sm_0.1Y_0.1O_2?δ exhibits the highest total ionic conductivity with minimum activation energy among all the compositions and conventional sintered sample. Therefore, it can be concluded that the microwave sintered Ce_0.8Sm_0.1Y_0.1O_2?δ sample may be useful as a promising electrolyte material for the IT-SOFCs.     

Microstructures and electrical conductivity of nanocrystalline ceria-based thin films

Ceria-based thin films are potential materials for use as gas-sensing layers and electrolytes in micro-solid oxide fuel cells. Since the average grain sizes of these films are on the nanocrystalline scale (< 150 nm), it is of fundamental interest whether the electrical conductivity might differ from microcrystalline ceria-based ceramics. In this study, CeO₂ and Ce_0.8Gd_0.2O_1.9−x thin films have been fabrication by spray pyrolysis and pulsed laser deposition, and the influence of the ambient average grain size on the total DC conductivity is investigated. Dense and crack-free CeO₂ and Ce_0.8Gd_0.2O_1.9−x thin films were produced that withstand annealing up to temperatures of 1100 °C. The dopant concentration and annealing temperature affect highly the grain growth kinetics of ceria-based thin films. Large concentrations of dopant exert Zener drag on grain growth and result in retarded grain growth. An increased total DC conductivity and decreased activation energy was observed when the average grain size of a CeO₂ or Ce_0.8Gd_0.2O_1.9−x thin film was decreased.     

Synthesis, characterization, thermo- and photoluminescence properties of Bi3+ co-doped Gd2O3:Eu3+ nanophosphors

Gd₂O₃:Eu³⁺ (4 mol%) co-doped with Bi³⁺ (Bi = 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 mol%) ions were synthesized by a low-temperature solution combustion method. The powders were calcined at 800°C and were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared and UV–Vis spectroscopy. The PXRD profiles confirm that the calcined products were in monoclinic with little cubic phases. The particle sizes were estimated using Scherrer’s method and Williamson–Hall plots and are found to be in the ranges 40–60 nm and 30–80 nm, respectively. The results are in good agreement with TEM results. The photoluminescence spectra of the synthesized phosphors excited with 230 nm show emission peaks at ～590, 612 and 625 nm, which are due to the transitions ⁵D₀→⁷F₀, ⁵D₀→⁷F₂ and ⁵D₀→⁷F₃ of Eu³⁺, respectively. It is observed that a significant quenching of Eu³⁺ emission was observed under 230 nm excitation when Bi³⁺ was co-doped. On the other hand, upon 350 nm excitation, the luminescent intensity of Eu³⁺ ions was enhanced by incorporation of Bi³⁺ (5 mol%) ions. The introduction of Bi³⁺ ions broadened the excitation band of Eu³⁺ of which a new strong band occurred ranging from 320 to 380 nm. This has been attributed to the 6s²→6s6p transition of Bi³⁺ ions, implying a very efficient energy transfer from Bi³⁺ ions to Eu³⁺ ions. The gamma radiation response of Gd₂O₃:Eu³⁺ exhibited a dosimetrically useful glow peak at 380°C. Using thermoluminescence glow peaks, the trap parameters have been evaluated and discussed. The observed emission characteristics and energy transfer indicate that Gd₂O₃:Eu³⁺, Bi³⁺ phosphors have promising applications in solid-state lighting.     

Preparation and characterization of Al and La co-doped (Ce1−x−y Al x LayO2-(x+y)/2) ceria

Effect of co-doping of lanthanum and aluminum on ionic conductivity of CeO₂ for its use as a solid electrolyte in intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells has been studied. A few compositions in the system Ce_1???x???y Al _x La_yO_{2???(x?+?y)/2} (CAL) with x?=?0.05, 0.025, and 0.00 and y?=?0.00, 0.025, and 0.05 such that x?+?y?=?0.05 are prepared by auto-combustion method. X-ray diffraction patterns show that all the synthesized samples are ceria-based solid solutions. Microstructures of thermally etched samples have been studied by scanning electron microscope. To determine the contribution of grains, σ _g and grain boundaries, σ _gb to the total conductivity, σ _t impedance is measured in the frequency range 1–1 MHz at different steady temperatures in the range 250–500 °C. It has been found that conductivity of the co-doped composition is more than singly doped with Al but less than singly doped lanthanum composition.     

PL Properties of Sr<Subscript>2</Subscript>CeO<Subscript>4</Subscript> With Eu<Superscript>3+</Superscript> and Dy<Superscript>3+</Superscript> for Solid State Lighting Prepared by Precipitation Method

Photoluminescence studies of pure and Dy³⁺, Eu³⁺ doped Sr₂CeO₄ compounds are presented by oxalate precipitation method for solid state lighting. The prepared samples also characterized by XRD, SEM (EDS) and FTIR spectroscopy. The pure Sr₂CeO₄ compound displays a broad band in its emission spectrum when excited with 280 nm wavelength, which peaks centered at 488 nm, which is due to the energy transfer between the molecular orbital of the ligand and charge transfer state of the Ce⁴⁺ ions. Emission spectra of Sr₂CeO₄ with different concentration of Dy³⁺ ions under near UV radiation excitation, shows that intensity of luminescence spectra is found to be affected by Dy³⁺ ions, and it increases with adding some percentages of Dy³⁺ ions. The maximum doping concentration for quenching is found to be Dy³⁺?=?0.2 mol % to Sr²⁺ions. The observed broad spectrum from 400 to 560 nm is mainly due to CT transitions in Sr₂CeO₄ matrix and some fractional contribution of transitions between ⁴F_9/2 → ⁶H_15/2 of Dy³⁺ ions. Secondly the effect of Eu³⁺ doping at the Sr²⁺ site in Sr₂CeO₄, have been studied. The results obtained by doping Eu³⁺ concentrations (0.2 mol% to 1.5 mol%), the observed excitation and emission spectra reveal excellent energy transfer between Ce⁴⁺ and Eu³⁺. The phenomena of concentration quenching are explained on the basis of electron phonon coupling and multipolar interaction. This energy transfer generates white light with a color tuning from blue to red, the tuning being dependent on the Eu³⁺ concentration. The results establish that the compound Sr₂CeO₄ with Eu³⁺?=?1 mol% is an efficient “single host lattice” for the generation of white lights under near UV-LED and blue LED irradiation. The commission internationale de I’Eclairage (CIE) coordinates were calculated by Spectrophotometric method using the spectral energy distribution of prepared phosphors.     

Synthesis and characterization of Ca and Sr co-doped ceria electrolytes

A series of Ce_0.85Ca_0.15?x Sr _x O_2–δ (x?=?0, 0.03 and 0.06) were synthesized via citrate–nitrate combustion method. Samples were first characterized by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD and SEM results showed that a complete solid solution formed in fluorite structure and Ce_0.85Ca_0.15?x Sr _x O_2?δ had homogeneous distribution of particle with grain size in the range of 2.5 to 3 μm. The electrical conductivities of Ce_0.85Ca_0.15?x Sr _x O_2?δ were evaluated for its use as a solid electrolyte in the intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells by complex plane impedance measurements. Impedance measurements were made in the frequency range 1 MHz–0.1 Hz and temperature range 300–700 °C. It was found that Ce_0.85Ca_0.12Sr_0.03O_2?δ showed highest conductivity.     

A study on the influence of dysprosium cation substitution on the structural, morphological, and electrochemical properties of lithium manganese oxide

The synthesis of series of dysprosium-doped lithium manganese oxide in the general formula LiDy _x Mn_2?x O4 (x?=?0.0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2) using double stage coprecipitation method followed by microwave heat treatment is reported. The characterization results of X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy have illustrated the cubic structure for all the compounds. The lattice parameter has been observed to decrease with dysprosium doping. The influence of doping in elastic property of the samples has been studied with infrared spectroscopy. The grain size of the LiDy_0.05Mn_1.95O₄ has been observed to be less than 1???m. The Image J software has been used to further analyze the micrographs. The initial capacity of the samples are observed to decrease with Dy³⁺ doping, but the capacity retention after 50 cycles for Dy 0.05, 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2 samples are reported as 95.4%, 93.2%, 91.3%, and 87.7%, respectively. The electrochemical impedance spectra has been performed to analyze the effectiveness of Dy³⁺ ion doping and the act of Dy doping has been observed to reduce the charge transfer resistance and increase the Li ion diffusion coefficient.     

Effect of co-dopant addition on the properties of yttrium and neodymium doped barium cerate electrolyte

The paper discusses the Y and Nd doped barium cerate perovskites prepared by a modified Pechini method. The series prepared is described by the formula BaCe_0.80Y_xNd_0.2−x O_3−δ. The BaCeO₃ based powders, about 10–20 nm sized and uniformly shaped, were obtained through the calcination of the gel at 500 °C for 2 h. Their structures and ionic conductivities were characterized by X-ray diffraction and AC impedance spectroscopy. All the electrolytes were found to be barium cerate based solid solutions of perovskite type structures. Impedance spectra indicate that the grain boundary resistance of the specimen synthesized by this method is smaller than that of the samples prepared by a conventional solid-state method. The ionic conductivities of co-doped barium cerate were a factor of several times than that of the single-doped one at 673–1073 K. Among the electrolytes examined, the one co-doped with 5 mol% Nd and 15 mol% Y shows the best improvement in performance. These co-doped barium cerate are more ideal intermediate temperature (IT) electrolyte materials.     

Microwave-sintered Pr<Superscript>3+</Superscript>, Sm<Superscript>3+</Superscript>, and Gd<Superscript>3+</Superscript> triple-doped ceria electrolyte material for IT-SOFC applications

The Pr³⁺, Sm³⁺, and Gd³⁺ triple-doped ceria Ce_0.76Pr_0.08Sm_0.08Gd_0.08O_2-δ material as solid electrolyte for IT-SOFC has been successfully synthesized by sol–gel auto-combustion route. The effect of microwave sintering (1300 °C for 15, 30, and 60 min, named as PSG-MS15, PSG-MS30, and PSG-MS60, respectively) on structural, electrical, and thermal properties of prepared electrolyte material has been studied. Powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Raman analysis revealed the single phase, microstructure, elemental confirmation, and structural oxygen vacancy formation of all the samples. Impedance spectroscopy analysis revealed the highest total ionic conductivity, i.e., 3.47 × 10^?2 S cm^?1 at 600 °C with minimum activation energy of 0.69 eV, in PSG-MS30 sample when compared to PSG-MS15 and PSG-MS60. The thermal expansion measurements have been carried out for PSG-MS30 specimen. The highest total ionic conductivity with minimum activation energy and moderate thermal expansion coefficient of PSG-MS30 sample makes the possibility of its use as solid electrolyte in IT-SOFC applications.     

Optical properties of Sm3+ and Dy3+ ions in Gd2MoB2O9 host lattice

Gd₂MoB₂O₉ doped with Sm³⁺ and Dy³⁺ were used for this study. The photoluminescence behaviors of Sm³⁺ and Dy³⁺ in this phosphor material were investigated by the excitation and emission spectra. The Sm³⁺-doped Gd₂MoB₂O₉ phosphor powders show a red luminescence, whereas the Dy³⁺-doped Gd₂MoB₂O₉ phosphor powders show a yellow luminescence. In addition, the optimum doping concentration and the time-resolved luminescence spectroscopy were also investigated.     

A co-doping approach towards enhanced ionic conductivity in fluorite-based electrolytes

A co-dopant strategy is used to investigate the effect that the elastic strain in the lattice has on the grain ionic conductivity of doped ceria electrolytes. Based on critical dopant ionic radius (r_c), different compositions in the Lu_xNd_yCe_1−x−yO_2−δ (x + y = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20) system are studied. Dopants are added such that the weighted average dopant ionic radius matches r_c for all the compositions. Dense ceramic discs are prepared using conventional solid oxide route and sintering methods. Precise lattice parameter measurements are used to calculate the lattice strain. The ionic conductivity of the samples is measured in the temperature range of 250 °C to 700 °C using two-probe electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technique. The elastic strain present in Lu_xNd_yCe_1−x−yO_2−δ system is found to be negligible when compared to Lu_xCe_1−xO_2−δ (negative) and Nd_xCe_1−xO_2−δ (positive) systems. Grain ionic conductivity of Lu_xNd_yCe_1−x−yO_2−δ (where x + y = 0.05) at 500 °C is observed to be 1.9 × 10^− 3 S/cm which is twice as high as that of Lu_0.05Ce_0.95O_2−δ. These results extend the validity of the r_c concept as a strategy for co-doping ceria electrolytes and open new designing avenues for solid oxide electrolytes with enhanced ionic conductivity.     

Fabrication of LSM-SDC composite cathodes for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells

Microstructure, interfacial resistance, and activation energy for composite cathodes consisting of 50 wt% (La_0.85Sr_0.15)_0.9MnO_3-δ (LSM) and 50 wt% Sm_0.2Ce_0.8O_1.90 (SDC) were studied for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells based on SDC electrolytes. Microstructure and interfacial resistance were greatly influenced by the characteristics of starting powder and temperatures sintering the electrodes. Optimum sintering temperatures were 1100 and 950 °C, respectively, for electrodes with SDC prepared using oxalate coprecipitation technique (OCP) and glycine-nitrate process (GNP). Area-specific resistances determined using impedance spectroscopy were 0.47 and 0.92 Ω cm² at 800 °C for LSM-SDC/OCP and LSM-SDC/GNP, respectively. The high electrochemical performance is attributed to small grain size, high porosity, and high in-plane electrical conductivity of composite cathode, demonstrating the dramatic effects of microstructure on electrode performance. To increase the electrode performance, it is critical to enhance the diffusion rate of oxygen species.     

Synthesis and electrical transport properties of Lu2+xTi2−xO7−x/2 oxide-ion conductors

The Lu_2+xTi_2−xO_7−x/2 (x = 0; 0.052; 0.096; 0.286; 0.44; 0.63; 33.3–49 mol% Lu₂O₃) nanoceramics with partly disordered pyrochlore-type structure are prepared by sintering freeze-dried powders obtained by a co-precipitation technique with 1600 °C annealing. Similar to pyrochlore-like compositions in the zirconate system, some of the new titanates are good oxide-ion conductors in air. The new solid-state electrolytes have oxide-ion conductivity in the interval of 1.0 × 10^− 3 – 2.5 × 10^− 3 S/cm at 740 °C in air. This value of conductivity is comparable with that of ZrO₂/Y₂O₃ ceramics. The conductivity of Lu_2+xTi_2−xO_7−x/2 depends on the chemical composition. The highest ionic conductivity is exhibited by nearly stoichiometric Lu_2+xTi_2−xO_7−x/2 (x = 0.096; 35.5 mol% Lu₂O₃) material containing ∼ 4.8 at.% Lu_Ti anti-site defects.     

Comparative study of solid-state reaction and sol-gel process for synthesis of Zr-doped Li<Subscript>0.5</Subscript>La<Subscript>0.5</Subscript>TiO<Subscript>3</Subscript> solid electrolytes

We investigated the synergistic influences of synthesis methods (solid-state reaction vs. sol-gel process) and Zr⁴⁺ doping on the structure and ionic conductivity of perovskite-structured Li_0.5La_0.5TiO₃ (LLTO) solid electrolytes. The lithium-ion conductivity of Li_0.5La_0.5Ti_1???x Zr _x O₃ ceramic specimens was evaluated as a function of x value and compared carefully between those two synthesis methods. Regarding the conductivity, sol-gel process is better for the synthesis of LLTO than solid-state reaction. As a result, the highest grain conductivity is obtained in the sol-gel-derived pure LLTO sample with x?=?0, reaching 1.10?×?10^?3 S?·?cm^?1. Partial substitution of Zr⁴⁺ enlarges the LLTO’s grain aggregate size and increases the total superficial area of aggregates. Consequently, Zr⁴⁺ substitution not only affects the grain (bulk) conductivity, but more importantly, also improves the grain boundary conductivity and the total conductivity. The highest total conductivity is 5.84?×?10^?5 S?·?cm^?1 with x?=?0.04 by sol-gel process.     

Luminescence and energy transfer in phosphor LiAl5O8: Ce3+, Dy3+

Ce³⁺ and Dy³⁺-doped LiAl₅O₈ were synthesized in the present study. The luminescence properties of Ce³⁺ and Dy³⁺, and the energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Dy³⁺ were investigated. The Ce³⁺ species in LiAl₅O₈ emit one broad band that peaks at 351 nm under the excitation of ultraviolet light, which is attributed to the 5d–4f transitions of Ce³⁺. The luminescence of Dy³⁺ in singly doped LiAl₅O₈ can not be detected due to its low oscillator strength. However, Dy³⁺ emit intense blue (477 nm) and yellow (569 nm) light after the introduction of Ce³⁺. This phenomenon demonstrates that there exists effective energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Dy³⁺, which occurs because the emission spectrum of Ce³⁺ perfectly overlays the excitation spectrum of Dy³⁺. The energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Dy³⁺ is performed through dipole–dipole interactions. The experimental results show that LiAl₅O₈ co-doped with Ce³⁺ and Dy³⁺ can be a potential two-band (blue and yellow) phosphor.     

Rare-Earth Doped Sol-Gel Silicate Glasses for Scintillator Applications

Radio-, photo- and thermally stimulated—luminescence (RL, PL, TSL) measurements have been performed on SiO₂ sol-gel glasses doped by 0.1 mol% Ce and 3 mol% Gd, and on (0.1 mol% Ce, 3 mol% Gd) co-doped samples. Ce^3? 5d-4f emission peaking at about 2.7 eV has been observed in the RL of SiO₂: 0.1 mol% Ce, while the typical ⁶P-⁸S emission of Gd^3? centred at 3.97 eV has been detected in SiO₂: 3 mol% Gd. The co-doped sample displays both 5d-4f Ce^3? and ⁶P-⁸S Gd^3? emissions with reduced intensities with respect to those observed in the singly doped glasses. Moreover, in co-doped glasses the PL time decay patterns of both rare earth ions show a non exponential dependence and are significantly shortened. To explain such an effect non radiative de-excitation of both RE ions excited states involving energy transfers to defect levels is suggested. Bidirectional Gd^3? ? Ce^3? energy transfers could also occur. Complementary TSL measurements put in evidence the existence of broad glow peaks at about 100 K and 220 K. The TSL spectra feature the RE ions emissions.     

Gd-doped SrTi<Subscript>0.5</Subscript>Fe<Subscript>0.5</Subscript>O<Subscript>3–δ</Subscript> mixed ionic-electronic conductors: structural,thermal, and electrical properties

The effect of Sr by Gd substitution on the structural, thermomechanical, electrical, and electrochemical properties of SrTi_0.5Fe_0.5O_3–δ was investigated in the present work. The powders were synthesized by a solid-state reaction method at 1150 °C with following sintering of the ceramic samples at 1350 °C. The unit cell parameters of the sintered Sr_1–x Gd _x Ti_0.5Fe_0.5O_3–δ (x = 0–0.4) ceramics were found to decrease with a gradual increase in Gd content, and a change in the crystal symmetry from cubic to tetragonal at x ≥ 0.1 was observed. It was found that the Gd doping enhanced the stability of the ceramic samples in a reducing atmosphere and reduced the thermal expansion coefficient value. Gd doping in the amount of 5 mol% can be used for long-term stabilization of the SrTi_0.5Fe_0.5O_3–δ material’s conductivity in reducing atmospheres with no significant alteration to the transport properties and oxygen permeability.