Synthesis and properties of Al-doped Sr₂MgMoO_6-δ anode materials via citrate acid-complex combustion

Sr₂Mg_1-xAl_xMoO_6-δ(SMAM) anode materials were synthesized via citrate acid-complex combustion.X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were employed to characterize their lattice structure and microstructure,respectively.The effects of sintering conditions on the lattice structure and compactness were investigated.The results revealed that the reducing atmosphere is unfavorable for the densification of SMAM materials,but the oxidizing atmosphere can promote the densification process.The solution limit of Al ions in SMAM is relatively higher in the reducing atmosphere compared to the oxidizing atmosphere.For an SMAM sample prepared in the oxidizing atmosphere,reducing it at low temperature can increase the solubility of Al in SMAM.The conductivity of SMAM samples increases with increasing Al content.