Nanocrystalline electroceramics by combustion method

Solution-combustion is a simple and cost-effective technique, to synthesize phase pure, nano crystalline powders having high surface area and better sinterability. The potential of combustion technique in synthesizing several electro ceramics, having application in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), has been explored. These nanopowders were characterized in terms of X-ray diffraction, surface area analysis, electron microscopy, sinterability and conductivity data. The main outcome of this work was preparation of highly sinter-active powders.