Experimental neutron scattering evidence for proton polaron in hydrated metal oxide proton conductors

Hydration of oxygen vacancies could form hydroxyl groups with interstitial structural protons. Here a quasi-elastic neutron scattering study reveals proton polarons in proton-conducting ceramic electrolytes, and the proton transport turns out to be a cooperative process.

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Main Authors: Artur Braun, Qianli Chen
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/9614002670c143b48df215a770d1f53a
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