About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T24: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advanced Materials for Harsh Environments
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| Presentation Title |
Embedded High-Temperature Sensors: Enhancing Thermoelectrical Performance with Refractory Composites Gradient Layers |
| Author(s) |
Javier A. Mena, Rowan Barto, Katarzyna Sabolsky, Konstantinos Sierros, Edward M Sabolsky |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Javier A. Mena |
| Abstract Scope |
To monitor the stability of various energy and manufacturing systems, sensors capable of operating at temperatures exceeding 1000 °C in diverse environments for extended durations are essential. However, under harsh conditions, degradation of sensing materials is a concern that can be controlled by embedding the sensors into refractory oxides. Doped-LaCrO3 based composites are excellent candidates for high-temperature sensing applications due to their good thermoelectrical properties. However, chemical reactivity between the conductive phase and the refractory oxides can decrease the performance of the sensors. In this work, it was devised gradient-type protective layers safeguarding conductive phases within embedded thermocouples, which were fabricated and characterized by X-Ray Diffraction for phase development analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy for microstructure and cationic interdiffusion kinetics, long-term thermoelectric testing was completed up to 1400 °C. The enhanced performance of these novel sensors addresses a critical limitation, rendering them viable for long-term high-temperature applications. |