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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Mather, Glenn author Muñoz-Gil, Daniel author Zamudio-García, Javier author Porras-Vázquez, José Manuel author Marrero-López, David author Pérez-Coll, Domingo author 2021-06-09 Protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) are promising electrochemical devices for the efficient and clean conversion of hydrogen and low hydrocarbons into electrical energy. Their intermediate operation temperature (500–800 C) proffers advantages in terms of greater component compatibility, unnecessity of expensive noble metals for the electrocatalyst, and no dilution of the fuel electrode due to water formation. Nevertheless, the lower operating temperature, in comparison to classic solid oxide fuel cells, places significant demands on the cathode as the reaction kinetics are slower than those related to fuel oxidation in the anode or ion migration in the electrolyte. Cathode design and composition are therefore of crucial importance for the cell performance at low temperature. The different approaches that have been adopted for cathode materials research can be broadly classified into the categories of protonic–electronic conductors, oxide-ionic–electronic conductors, triple-conducting oxides, and composite electrodes composed of oxides from two of the other categories. Here, we review the relatively short history of PCFC cathode research, discussing trends, highlights, and recent progress. Current understanding of reaction mechanisms is also discussed. Mather, G.C.; Muñoz-Gil, D.; Zamudio-García, J.; Porras-Vázquez, J.M.; Marrero-López, D.; Pérez-Coll, D. Perspectives on Cathodes for Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 5363. https://hdl.handle.net/10630/28368 10.3390/app11125363 Pilas de combustible Cátodos Perspectives on Cathodes for Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells.