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Li Q, Song D, Gao W, Wu D, Zhang N, Gao X, Che Q. Construction of Successive Proton Conduction Channels to Accelerate the Proton Conduction Process in Flexible Proton Exchange Membranes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38422459 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
Successive proton conduction channels are constructed with the spin coating method in flexible proton exchange membranes (PEMs). In this research, phosphoric acid (PA) molecules are immobilized in the multilayered microstructure of Kevlar nanofibers and polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-polystyrene (SEBS) polymer molecular chains. As a result, successive proton conduction channels can accelerate the proton conduction process in the prepared membrane with the multilayered microstructure. Additionally, the microstructure fractures of the composite membranes from the external force of folding and stretching operations are modified by the inner PA molecules. Notably, numerous PA molecules are further combined through formed intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The stretched membrane absorbs more PA molecules owing to the arrangement of PA molecules, Kevlar nanofibers, and SEBS molecular chains. The stretched membrane thus exhibits the enhanced proton conduction ability, such as the through-plane proton conductivity of 1.81 × 10-1 S cm-1 at 160 °C and that of 4.53 × 10-2 S cm-1 at 120 °C lasting for 600 h. Furthermore, the tensile stress of PA-doped stretched membranes reaches (3.91 ± 0.40)-(6.15 ± 0.43) MPa. A single proton exchange membrane fuel cell exhibits a peak power density of 483.3 mW cm-2 at 120 °C.
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- Qingquan Li
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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Myrzakhmetov B, Akhmetova A, Bissenbay A, Karibayev M, Pan X, Wang Y, Bakenov Z, Mentbayeva A. Review: chitosan-based biopolymers for anion-exchange membrane fuel cell application. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2023; 10:230843. [PMID: 38026010 PMCID: PMC10645128 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.230843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Chitosan (CS)-based anion exchange membranes (AEMs) have gained significant attention in fuel cell applications owing to their numerous benefits, such as environmental friendliness, flexibility for structural alteration, and improved mechanical, thermal and chemical durability. This study aims to enhance the cell performance of CS-based AEMs by addressing key factors including mechanical stability, ionic conductivity, water absorption and expansion rate. While previous reviews have predominantly focused on CS as a proton-conducting membrane, the present mini-review highlights the advancements of CS-based AEMs. Furthermore, the study investigates the stability of cationic head groups grafted to CS through simulations. Understanding the chemical properties of CS, including the behaviour of grafted head groups, provides valuable insights into the membrane's overall stability and performance. Additionally, the study mentions the potential of modern cellulose membranes for alkaline environments as promising biopolymers. While the primary focus is on CS-based AEMs, the inclusion of cellulose membranes underscores the broader exploration of biopolymer materials for fuel cell applications.
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- Bauyrzhan Myrzakhmetov
- Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Liu L, Lu Y, Pu Y, Li N, Hu Z, Chen S. Highly sulfonated carbon nano-onions as an excellent nanofiller for the fabrication of composite proton exchange membranes with enhanced water retention and durability. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Hariprasad R, Vinothkannan M, Kim AR, Yoo DJ. SPVdF-HFP/SGO nanohybrid proton exchange membrane for the applications of direct methanol fuel cells. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2019.1660672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Ranganathan Hariprasad
- Graduate School, Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Jeollabuk-do , Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School, Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Jeollabuk-do , Republic of Korea
- Department of Life Science, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Jeollabuk-do , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Chemistry and R&D Center for CANUTECH, Business Incubation Center, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Jeollabuk-do , Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School, Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Jeollabuk-do , Republic of Korea
- Department of Life Science, Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Jeollabuk-do , Republic of Korea
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Hamidah NL, Shintani M, Ahmad Fauzi AS, Mission EG, Hatakeyama K, Quitain AT, Kida T. Improving the proton conductivity of graphene oxide membranes by intercalating cations. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-0641-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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