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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF BARIUM ZIRCONATE POWDER FOR INVESTIGATING VIBRATIONAL AND BANDGAP ENERGIES IN PEM FUEL CELL APPLICATIONS

ARULAPPAN V RAMESH KASIMANI KULANDAIVEL DURAISAMY AYYAPPAN S

SHOBAN BABU M

Department of Thermal Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641013, India.

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The project focuses on the synthesis and characterization of BaZrO₃ as an advanced ceramic material for PEM Fuel Cell applications. PEMFCs are efficient and eco-friendly power sources but are limited by high catalyst cost and low membrane durability. To overcome these challenges, BaZrO₃ was chosen for its excellent chemical stability, thermal resistance, and proton conductivity, making it ideal for enhancing the efficiency and lifespan of fuel cell catalysts. BaZrO₃ powder was synthesized using the chemical co-precipitation method, ensuring fine particle size and uniform composition. The process involved reacting barium nitrate and zirconium oxychloride, followed by pH adjustment using sodium hydroxide, drying, and calcination at 1000 °C to obtain crystalline BaZrO₃. The material was characterized using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Raman Spectroscopy. XRD confirmed a cubic perovskite structure, while Raman analysis showed vibrations with slight lattice distortions and oxygen vacancies that support ionic transport.

The synthesized BaZrO₃ exhibited high thermal and chemical stability, proving its potential as a durable and cost-effective catalyst support for PEM fuel cells. Its strong structural integrity and enhanced ionic conductivity make it a promising material for next-generation clean energy systems with improved efficiency and long-term stability.

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V, A., KASIMANI, R., DURAISAMY, K. & S, A. (2026). Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Barium Zirconate Powder for Investigating Vibrational And Bandgap Energies in Pem Fuel Cell Applications. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.761

V, ARULAPPAN, et al.. "Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Barium Zirconate Powder for Investigating Vibrational And Bandgap Energies in Pem Fuel Cell Applications." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.761.

V, ARULAPPAN,RAMESH KASIMANI,KULANDAIVEL DURAISAMY, and AYYAPPAN S. "Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Barium Zirconate Powder for Investigating Vibrational And Bandgap Energies in Pem Fuel Cell Applications." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.761.

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