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Goyal D, Dang RK, Goyal T, Saxena KK, Mohammed KA, Dixit S. Graphene: A Path-Breaking Discovery for Energy Storage and Sustainability. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6241. [PMID: 36143552 PMCID: PMC9501932 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186241] [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: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The global energy situation requires the efficient use of resources and the development of new materials and processes for meeting current energy demand. Traditional materials have been explored to large extent for use in energy saving and storage devices. Graphene, being a path-breaking discovery of the present era, has become one of the most-researched materials due to its fascinating properties, such as high tensile strength, half-integer quantum Hall effect and excellent electrical/thermal conductivity. This paper presents an in-depth review on the exploration of deploying diverse derivatives and morphologies of graphene in various energy-saving and environmentally friendly applications. Use of graphene in lubricants has resulted in improvements to anti-wear characteristics and reduced frictional losses. This comprehensive survey facilitates the researchers in selecting the appropriate graphene derivative(s) and their compatibility with various materials to fabricate high-performance composites for usage in solar cells, fuel cells, supercapacitor applications, rechargeable batteries and automotive sectors.
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- Deepam Goyal
- Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University SSG Regional Centre, Hoshiarpur 146021, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar 144603, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India
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- Department of Medical Physics, Hilla University College, Babylon 51002, Iraq
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- Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia
- Division of Research & Innovation, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, India
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Ng WW, Thiam HS, Pang YL, Chong KC, Lai SO. A State-of-Art on the Development of Nafion-Based Membrane for Performance Improvement in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12050506. [PMID: 35629832 PMCID: PMC9143503 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Nafion, a perfluorosulfonic acid proton exchange membrane (PEM), has been widely used in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) to serve as a proton carrier, methanol barrier, and separator for the anode and cathode. A significant drawback of Nafion in DMFC applications is the high anode-to-cathode methanol fuel permeability that results in over 40% fuel waste. Therefore, the development of a new membrane with lower permeability while retaining the high proton conductivity and other inherent properties of Nafion is greatly desired. In light of these considerations, this paper discusses the research findings on developing Nafion-based membranes for DMFC. Several aspects of the DMFC membrane are also presented, including functional requirements, transport mechanisms, and preparation strategies. More importantly, the effect of the various modification approaches on the performance of the Nafion membrane is highlighted. These include the incorporation of inorganic fillers, carbon nanomaterials, ionic liquids, polymers, or other techniques. The feasibility of these membranes for DMFC applications is discussed critically in terms of transport phenomena-related characteristics such as proton conductivity and methanol permeability. Moreover, the current challenges and future prospects of Nafion-based membranes for DMFC are presented. This paper will serve as a resource for the DMFC research community, with the goal of improving the cost-effectiveness and performance of DMFC membranes.
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- Wei Wuen Ng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang 43000, Malaysia; (W.W.N.); (Y.L.P.); (K.C.C.); (S.O.L.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang 43000, Malaysia; (W.W.N.); (Y.L.P.); (K.C.C.); (S.O.L.)
- Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang 43000, Malaysia; (W.W.N.); (Y.L.P.); (K.C.C.); (S.O.L.)
- Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang 43000, Malaysia; (W.W.N.); (Y.L.P.); (K.C.C.); (S.O.L.)
- Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science, Sungai Long Campus, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang 43000, Malaysia; (W.W.N.); (Y.L.P.); (K.C.C.); (S.O.L.)
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Wang Z, Ren J, Sun Y, Wang L, Fan Y, Zheng J, Qian H, Li S, Xu J, Zhang S. Fluorinated strategy of node structure of Zr-based MOF for construction of high-performance composite polymer electrolyte membranes. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Vinothkannan M, Kim AR, Yoo DJ. Potential carbon nanomaterials as additives for state-of-the-art Nafion electrolyte in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells: a concise review. RSC Adv 2021; 11:18351-18370. [PMID: 35480954 PMCID: PMC9033471 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra00685a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have received great attention as a potential alternative energy device for internal combustion engines due to their high conversion efficiency compared to other fuel cells. The main hindrance for the wide commercial adoption of PEMFCs is the high cost, low proton conductivity, and high fuel permeability of the state-of-the-art Nafion membrane. Typically, to improve the Nafion membrane, a wide range of strategies have been developed, in which efforts on the incorporation of carbon nanomaterial (CN)-based fillers are highly imperative. Even though many research endeavors have been achieved in relation to CN-based fillers applicable for Nafion, still their collective summary has rarely been reported. This review aims to outline the mechanisms involved in proton conduction in proton-exchange membranes (PEMs) and the significant requirements of PEMs for PEMFCs. This review also emphasizes the improvements achieved in the proton conductivity, fuel barrier properties, and PEMFC performance of Nafion membranes by incorporating carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide, and fullerene as additives.
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- Mohanraj Vinothkannan
- R&D Education Center for Whole Life Cycle R&D of Fuel Cell Systems, Jeonbuk National University Jeonju Jeollabuk-do 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Graduate School of Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Jeonju Jeollabuk-do 54896 Republic of Korea
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- R&D Education Center for Whole Life Cycle R&D of Fuel Cell Systems, Jeonbuk National University Jeonju Jeollabuk-do 54896 Republic of Korea
- Department of Life Science, Graduate School of Department of Energy Storage/Conversion Engineering, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Center, Jeonbuk National University Jeonju Jeollabuk-do 54896 Republic of Korea
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A Robust Composite Proton Exchange Membrane of Sulfonated Poly (Fluorenyl Ether Ketone) with an Electrospun Polyimide Mat for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Application. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13040523. [PMID: 33578764 PMCID: PMC7916468 DOI: 10.3390/polym13040523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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As a key component of direct methanol fuel cells, proton exchange membranes with suitable thickness and robust mechanical properties have attracted increasing attention. On the one hand, a thinner membrane gives a lower internal resistance, which contributes highly to the overall electrochemical performance of the cell, on the other hand, strong mechanical strength is required for the application of proton exchange membranes. In this work, a sulfonated poly (fluorenyl ether ketone) (SPFEK)-impregnated polyimide nanofiber mat composite membrane (PI@SPFEK) was fabricated. The new composite membrane with a thickness of about 55 μm exhibited a tensile strength of 35.1 MPa in a hydrated state, which is about 65.8% higher than that of the pristine SPFEK membrane. The antioxidant stability test in Fenton’s reagent shows that the reinforced membrane affords better oxidation stability than does the pristine SPFEK membrane. Furthermore, the morphology, proton conductivity, methanol permeability, and fuel cell performance were carefully evaluated and discussed.
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Constructing anhydrous proton exchange membranes through alternate depositing graphene oxide and chitosan on sulfonated poly(vinylidenefluoride) or sulfonated poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) membranes. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Lajevardi Esfahani S, Rouhani S, Ranjbar Z. Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Electroactive Dye/LDHs Nanoplatelet Matrix Film for Advanced Dual Electro-optical Sensing Applications. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2020; 15:210. [PMID: 33169804 PMCID: PMC7652986 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-020-03442-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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It proved that the most destructive effects of the toxic Al3+ ion on the human nervous system and disease that are involved with this system, such as Alzheimer's. The development of solid-state electrodes is still in its infancy during the sensor-based detection methods for Al3+. Hence, in this study, a novel flexible ITO/PET-based electrochemical solid-state sensor was designed and constructed. Modification of the surface of electrode bedding was done by layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly of Mg-Al LDH. nanoplatelets along with alizarin red S (ARS) in an interconnected matrix film. In the molecular design of sensing base of the electrode, the electroactive organic units (ARS molecules) present in the ITO/PET-layered (ARS/LDHs)n matrix are involved in electrochemical reactions when exposed to the target molecule (Al3+ ion), so the electrochemical changes of the new formed Al-chelated system are detectable. This type of sensor is used for sensitive and selective detection of Al3+. The minimum sheet resistance, morphology and high electrocatalytic activity of the modified matrix film are obtained in the fifth cycle of LbL assembly technique. In this electrochemical sensor, both electrochemical and optical methods were detected with high sensitivity and selectivity of Al3+, so that in a cyclic voltammetry electrochemical method, the lower detection limit of 10.1 nM with a linear range of [0.2-120 μM] was obtained compared to the fluorescence-based optical method.
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- Organic Colorants Department, Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST), Tehran, Iran.
- Center of Excellence for Color Science and Technologies, Institute for Color Science and Technology (CECST), Tehran, Iran.
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- Surface Coatings and Novel Technologies, Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST), Tehran, Iran
- Center of Excellence for Color Science and Technologies, Institute for Color Science and Technology (CECST), Tehran, Iran
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Bo Strunck A, Suri A, Boffa V. Effect of Temperature and Branched Crosslinkers on Supported Graphene Oxide Pervaporation Membranes for Ethanol Dehydration. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1571. [PMID: 32785060 PMCID: PMC7466621 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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We describe the performance of graphene oxide (GO) membranes stabilized by crosslinkers and supported on polyethersulfone films in the dehydration of ethanol in a continuous cross-flow pervaporation set-up. We used two crosslinker species with branched structures (humic acid-like substances derived from urban waste and a synthetic hyperbranched polyol). The supported crosslinked GO films were prepared by rod coating on a polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane. Pervaporation experiments were carried out at temperatures of 40, 50, 60 and 70 °C. When the feed comprised pure water and ethanol, a much higher flux of water than ethanol was observed at all temperatures through GO films stabilized by the two crosslinkers (humic acid, GO-HAL, and the synthetic hyperbranched polyol, GO-HBPO), indicating the separation ability of these crosslinked membranes. For feed mixtures of water and ethanol, the GO-HAL and GO-HBPO membranes showed good separation performances by producing permeates with a significantly higher water content than the feed at all temperatures.
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- Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark; (A.B.S.); (V.B.)
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Li X, Chen H, Chu W, Qin H, Zhang W, Ni H, Chi H, He Y, Chu YS, Hu J, Liu J. Bilayer Anion-Exchange Membrane with Low Borohydride Crossover and Improved Fuel Efficiency for Direct Borohdyride Fuel Cell. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:27184-27189. [PMID: 32449858 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c05056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The development of membranes with low fuel crossover and high fuel efficiency is a key issue in direct borohydride fuel cells (DBFCs). In previous work, we produced a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-anion-exchange resin (AER) membrane with a low fuel crossover and a low fuel efficiency by introducing Co ions. In this work, a bilayer membrane was designed to improve the fuel efficiency and cell performance. The bilayer membrane was prepared by casting a PVA-AER wet gel onto the partially desiccated Co-PVA-AER gel. The bilayer membrane showed a borohydride permeability of 1.34 × 10-6 cm2·s-1, which was even lower than that of the Co-PVA-AER membrane (1.98 ×10-6 cm2·s-1) and the PVA-AER membrane (2.80 × 10-6 cm2·s-1). The DBFC using the bilayer membrane exhibited a higher fuel efficiency (37.4%) and output power (1.73 Wh) than the DBFCs using the Co-PVA-AER membrane (33.3%, 1.27 Wh) and the PVA-AER membrane (34.3%, 1.2 Wh). Furthermore, the DBFC using the bilayer membrane achieved a peak power density of 327 mW·cm-2, which was 2.14 times of that of the DBFC using the PVA-AER membrane (153 mW·cm-2). The drastic improvement benefited from the bilayer design, which introduced an interphase to suppress fuel crossover and avoided unnecessary borohydride hydrolysis.
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- Xingxing Li
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, United States
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- College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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Xue B, Yao J, Zhou S, Zheng J, Li S, Zhang S, Qian H. Enhancement of proton/methanol selectivity via the in-situ cross-linking of sulfonated poly (p-phenylene-co-aryl ether ketone) and graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Analyses of scanning electrochemical microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in direct methanol fuel cells: permeability resistance and proton conductivity of polyaniline modified membrane. J Solid State Electrochem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-020-04659-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Suri A, Calzavarini L, Strunck AB, Magnacca G, Boffa V. Comparison of Chemical Cross-Linkers with Branched and Linear Molecular Structures for Stabilization of Graphene Oxide Membranes and Their Performance in Ethanol Dehydration. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b01532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Anil Suri
- Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark
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- Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark
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- Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7H, 9220 Aalborg Øst, Denmark
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Rambabu G, D Bhat S, Figueiredo FML. Carbon Nanocomposite Membrane Electrolytes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells-A Concise Review. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9091292. [PMID: 31510023 PMCID: PMC6781041 DOI: 10.3390/nano9091292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A membrane electrolyte that restricts the methanol cross-over while retaining proton conductivity is essential for better electrochemical selectivity in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). Extensive research carried out to explore numerous blends and composites for application as polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) revealed promising electrochemical selectivity in DMFCs of carbon nanomaterial-based polymer composites. The present review covers important literature on different carbon nanomaterial-based PEMs reported during the last decade. The review emphasises the proton conductivity and methanol permeability of nanocomposite membranes with carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide and fullerene as additives, assessing critically the impact of each type of filler on those properties.
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- Gutru Rambabu
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute-Madras Unit, CSIR Madras Complex, Chennai 600 113, India.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Das G, Park BJ, Kim J, Kang D, Yoon HH. Quaternized cellulose and graphene oxide crosslinked polyphenylene oxide based anion exchange membrane. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9572. [PMID: 31266980 PMCID: PMC6606628 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45947-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) have captivated vast interest due to non-platinum group metal catalysts and fuel flexibility. One of the major shortcomings of AEMFCs, however, is the lack of a stable and high anion conducting membrane. This study introduces a new strategy for fabrication of high conducting anion exchange membrane (AEM) using a hybrid nanocomposite of graphene oxide (GO), cellulose, and poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO), which are functionalized with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane. The compositional ratio of GO/cellulose/PPO was optimized with respect to ionic conductivity, water uptake, swelling ratio, and mechanical properties. The membrane at GO/cellulose/PPO weight ratio of 1/1/100 displayed an impressive hydroxyl conductivity of ∼114 mS/cm at 25 °C and ∼215 mS/cm at 80 °C, which is considerably higher than the highest value reported. Further, the hybrid composite membranes were mechanically stable even when operating at high temperature (80 °C). The result indicates that the introduction of quaternized GO and cellulose into a polymer matrix is a promising approach for designing high performance AEMs.
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- Gautam Das
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Das G, Dongho K, Kim CY, Yoon HH. Graphene oxide crosslinked poly(phenylene oxide) nanocomposite as high-performance anion-conducting membrane. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Changkhamchom S, Sirivat A. Sulfonated (graphene oxide/poly(ether ketone ether sulfone) (S-GO/S-PEKES) composite proton exchange membrane with high proton conductivity for direct methanol fuel cell. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2019.1587770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- S. Changkhamchom
- Conductive and Electroactive Polymers Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Conductive and Electroactive Polymers Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Esfahani SL, Rouhani S, Ranjbar Z. Electrochemical solid-state nanosensor based on a dual amplification strategy for sensitive detection of (FeIII-dopamine). Electrochim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.01.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Neelakandan S, Muthumeenal A, Rana D, Kaleekkal NJ, Nagendran A. Sulfonated poly(phenylene ether ether sulfone) membrane tailored with layer-by-layer self-assembly of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and phosphotungstic acid for DMFC applications. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Sivasubramaniyan Neelakandan
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Special Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering; Shenzhen University; Shenzhen 518060 People's Republic of China
- Polymeric Materials Research Lab, PG and Research Department of Chemistry; Alagappa Government Arts College; Karaikudi 630 003 India
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- Polymeric Materials Research Lab, PG and Research Department of Chemistry; Alagappa Government Arts College; Karaikudi 630 003 India
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; University of Ottawa; 161 Louis Pasteur St., Ottawa Ontario K1N 6N5 Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC); Kozhikode 673 601 India
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- Polymeric Materials Research Lab, PG and Research Department of Chemistry; Alagappa Government Arts College; Karaikudi 630 003 India
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Ma WT, Kumar SR, Hsu CT, Shih CM, Tsai SW, Yang CC, Liu YL, Lue SJ. Magnetic field-assisted alignment of graphene oxide nanosheets in a polymer matrix to enhance ionic conduction. J Memb Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.05.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Surfactant templated nanoporous carbon-Nafion hybrid membranes for direct methanol fuel cells with reduced methanol crossover. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.06.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Jiang ZJ, Jiang Z, Tian X, Luo L, Liu M. Sulfonated Holey Graphene Oxide (SHGO) Filled Sulfonated Poly(ether ether ketone) Membrane: The Role of Holes in the SHGO in Improving Its Performance as Proton Exchange Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:20046-20056. [PMID: 28535030 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b00198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Sulfonated holey graphene oxides (SHGOs) have been synthesized by the etching of sulfonated graphene oxides with concentrated HNO3 under the assistance of ultrasonication. These SHGOs could be used as fillers for the sulfonated aromatic poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) membrane. The obtained SHGO-incorporated SPEEK membrane has a uniform and dense structure, exhibiting higher performance as proton exchange membranes (PEMs), for instance, higher proton conductivity, lower activation energy for proton conduction, and comparable methanol permeability, as compared to Nafion 112. The sulfonated graphitic structure of the SHGOs is believed to be one of the crucial factors resulting in the higher performance of the SPEEK/SHGO membrane, since it could increase the local density of the -SO3H groups in the membrane and induce a strong interfacial interaction between SHGO and the SPEEK matrix, which improve the proton conductivity and lower the swelling ratio of the membrane, respectively. Additionally, the proton conductivity of the membrane could be further enhanced by the presence of the holes in the graphitic planes of the SHGOs, since it provides an additional channel for transport of the protons. When used, direct methanol fuel cell with the SPEEK/SHGO membrane is found to exhibit much higher performance than that with Nafion 112, suggesting potential use of the SPEEK/SHGO membrane as the PEMs.
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- Zhong-Jie Jiang
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology , Ningbo 315211, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology , Ningbo 315211, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology , Ningbo 315211, Zhejiang, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510006, China
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Hu B, Miao L, Zhao Y, Lü C. Azide-assisted crosslinked quaternized polysulfone with reduced graphene oxide for highly stable anion exchange membranes. J Memb Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2017.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Graphene oxide based nanohybrid proton exchange membranes for fuel cell applications: An overview. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 240:15-30. [PMID: 28024645 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2016.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Revised: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In the context of many applications, such as polymer composites, energy-related materials, sensors, 'paper'-like materials, field-effect transistors (FET), and biomedical applications, chemically modified graphene was broadly studied during the last decade, due to its excellent electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. The presence of reactive oxygen functional groups in the grapheme oxide (GO) responsible for chemical functionalization makes it a good candidate for diversified applications. The main objectives for developing a GO based nanohybrid proton exchange membrane (PEM) include: improved self-humidification (water retention ability), reduced fuel crossover (electro-osmotic drag), improved stabilities (mechanical, thermal, and chemical), enhanced proton conductivity, and processability for the preparation of membrane-electrode assembly. Research carried on this topic may be divided into protocols for covalent grafting of functional groups on GO matrix, preparation of free-standing PEM or choice of suitable polymer matrix, covalent or hydrogen bonding between GO and polymer matrix etc. Herein, we present a brief literature survey on GO based nano-hybrid PEM for fuel cell applications. Different protocols were adopted to produce functionalized GO based materials and prepare their free-standing film or disperse these materials in various polymer matrices with suitable interactions. This review article critically discussed the suitability of these PEMs for fuel cell applications in terms of the dependency of the intrinsic properties of nanohybrid PEMs. Potential applications of these nanohybrid PEMs, and current challenges are also provided along with future guidelines for developing GO based nanohybrid PEMs as promising materials for fuel cell applications.
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Reorientation of Magnetic Graphene Oxide Nanosheets in Crosslinked Quaternized Polyvinyl Alcohol as Effective Solid Electrolyte. ENERGIES 2016. [DOI: 10.3390/en9121003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jia W, Tang B, Wu P. Novel Composite PEM with Long-Range Ionic Nanochannels Induced by Carbon Nanotube/Graphene Oxide Nanoribbon Composites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:28955-28963. [PMID: 27704755 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b07467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In the current study, carbon nanotube/graphene oxide nanoribbon (CNT/GONR) composites were obtained via a chemical "unzipping" method. Then novel CNT/GONR Nafion composite proton exchange membranes (PEMs) were prepared via a blending method. The CNT/GONR nanocomposites induce the adjustment of (-SO3-)n ionic clusters in Nafion matrix to construct long-range ionic nanochannels and keep the activity of ionic clusters at the same time. This dramatically promotes the proton transport of the CNT/GONR Nafion composite PEMs at low humidity and high temperature. The proton conductivity of the composite PEM with 0.5 wt % CNT/GONR is as high as 0.18 S·cm-1 at 120 °C and 40%RH, nine times of recast Nafion (0.02 S·cm-1) at the same conditions. The 1D/2D nanostructure of CNT/GONR nanocomposite also contributes to restrain the methanol permeability of CNT/GONR Nafion. The composite PEM shows a one-order-of-magnitude decrease (2.84 × 10-09 cm2·s-1) in methanol permeability at 40 °C. Therefore, incorporation of this 1D/2D nanocomposite into Nafion PEM is a feasible pathway to conquer the trade-off effect between proton conductivity and methanol resistance.
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- Wei Jia
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Collaborative Innovation Center of Polymers and Polymer Composite Materials, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Collaborative Innovation Center of Polymers and Polymer Composite Materials, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Collaborative Innovation Center of Polymers and Polymer Composite Materials, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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Yin Y, Wang H, Cao L, Li Z, Li Z, Gang M, Wang C, Wu H, Jiang Z, Zhang P. Sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)-based hybrid membranes containing graphene oxide with acid-base pairs for direct methanol fuel cells. Electrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2016.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ammar A, Al-Enizi AM, AlMaadeed MA, Karim A. Influence of graphene oxide on mechanical, morphological, barrier, and electrical properties of polymer membranes. ARAB J CHEM 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2015.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Hu B, Liu L, Zhao Y, Lü C. A facile construction of quaternized polymer brush-grafted graphene modified polysulfone based composite anion exchange membranes with enhanced performance. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra06363b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Novel quaternized polymer brush-functionalized graphenes (QPbGs) were synthesized and a series of composite anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells were fabricated by incorporating different amounts of QPbGs into quaternized polysulfone.
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- Bo Hu
- Institute of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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Lue SJ, Pai YL, Shih CM, Wu MC, Lai SM. Novel bilayer well-aligned Nafion/graphene oxide composite membranes prepared using spin coating method for direct liquid fuel cells. J Memb Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Beydaghi H, Javanbakht M, Bagheri A, Salarizadeh P, Zahmatkesh HG, Kashefi S, Kowsari E. Novel nanocomposite membranes based on blended sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)/poly(vinyl alcohol) containing sulfonated graphene oxide/Fe3O4 nanosheets for DMFC applications. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra12941a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Presumptive representation structure of the prepared cross-linked nanocomposite proton exchange membrane.
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- Hossein Beydaghi
- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
- Fuel Cell and Solar Cell Laboratory
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- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
- Fuel Cell and Solar Cell Laboratory
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- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
- Fuel Cell and Solar Cell Laboratory
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- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
- Fuel Cell and Solar Cell Laboratory
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Semnan University
- Semnan
- Iran
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- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
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Ruan D, Gao F, Gu Z. Enhanced Electrochemical Properties of Surface Roughed Pt Nanowire Electrocatalyst for Methanol Oxidation. Electrochim Acta 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2014.08.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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