Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized Green Alternative nanopowder

Electrolyte material for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). Collagen-yttria-stabilized amorphous zirconia hybrid scaffolds may be developed.[4] YSZ thin films may be used as thermal barrier coatings on combustors, stationary and rotating components of gas turbines or diesel engines.

Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is the most commonly used solid electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and oxygen sensors.[1] YSZ exhibits high oxygen-ionic conductivity while blocking electronic conduction.[4] YSZ particles may be synthesized from yttrium nitrate or isopropoxide by sol gel method.[2] YSZ nanoparticles may be prepared in supercritical water (SCW).[3] YSZ nanoparticles of different sizes with varying % mol of yttria may be obtained by CO2 laser based continuous/pulsed laser vaporization method.[5]