Proton Transport in the Gadolinium-Doped Layered Perovskite BaLaInO(4)

Materials capable for use in energy generation have been actively investigated recently. Thermoelectrics, photovoltaics and electronic/ionic conductors are considered as a part of the modern energy system. Layered perovskites have many attractions, as materials with high conductivity. Gadolinium-doped layered perovskite BaLaInO(4) was obtained and investigated for the first time. The high values of conductivity were proved. The composition BaLa(0.9)Gd(0.1)InO(4) demonstrates predominantly protonic transport under wet air and low temperatures (<400 °C). The doping by rare earth metals of layered perovskite is a prospective method for significantly improving conductivity.