The application of electrophoretic deposition technique for preparing SOFC electrolyte films

The electrophoretic deposition technique is a promising method for preparing SOFC electrolyte films.In recent years,great progress has been made in this area.The research in applying electrophoretic deposition technique for preparing SOFC electrolyte films is summarized in this paper,including the fundamental of electrophoretic deposition,the preparation of the EPD bath,the selection of substrates and the influence of the process variables.Great attention is focused on the EPD bath composition,the selection and treatment of the particles,solutions and additives are discussed.