Ormosil-nafion composite membranes for PEM fuel cells

B. Mecheri, A. D'Epifanio, E. Traversa, S. Licoccia*

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Abstract

Composite Nafion-based membranes were prepared and characterized, using an organosilane derivative (sulfonated diphenylsilanediol, SDPSD) as a filler. The formation of the composite substantially modified the properties of the Nafion matrix in terms of proton conductivity and thermal stability. The structural and electrochemical performance of the membranes were investigated by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and water uptake measurements. Both conductivity values and thermal features of the composite Nafion/SDPSD demonstrated that it has satisfactory proton conductivity values up to 160°C, and it is then suitable for application as an electrolyte in polymer electrolyte fuel cells operating at intermediate temperature. copyright The Electrochemical Society.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNanostructured Metal Oxides
Subtitle of host publicationProcessing and Applications
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages157-162
Number of pages6
Edition9
ISBN (Electronic)1566775094
ISBN (Print)1566775094, 9781566775090
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventNanostructured Metal Oxides: Processing and Applications - 210th Electrochemical Society Meeting - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: Oct 29 2006Nov 3 2006

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number9
Volume3
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Other

OtherNanostructured Metal Oxides: Processing and Applications - 210th Electrochemical Society Meeting
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period10/29/0611/3/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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