Proton conducting hybridmembranes based on aromatic polymers blends for direct methanol fuel cell applications

C. De Bonis; A. D'Epifanio; M. L. DiVona; C. D'Ottavi; B. Mecheri; E. Traversa; M. Trombetta; S. Licoccia

doi:10.1002/fuce.200800112

Proton conducting hybridmembranes based on aromatic polymers blends for direct methanol fuel cell applications

C. De Bonis, A. D'Epifanio, M. L. DiVona, C. D'Ottavi, B. Mecheri, E. Traversa, M. Trombetta, S. Licoccia^*

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Abstract

Composite membranes made-up of sulphonated polyetheretherketone (SPEEK, DS = 0.5) and of a sulphonated and silylated hybrid organic-inorganic derivative of polyphenylsulphone (SiSPPSU, DS = 2) were prepared and characterised. The water and methanol uptake, as well as thermal properties, of blend membranes containing 5 and 10 wt.-% SiSPPSU were evaluated. The electrochemical performancef the membranes was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and tested in a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) station. The presence of SiSPPSU modified the properties of SPEEK, allowing to increase its performance in terms of proton conductivity, thermal and hydrolytic stability. These blends appeared to be suitable electrolytesfor DMFC applications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	387-393
Number of pages	7
Journal	Fuel Cells
Volume	9
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/fuce.200800112
State	Published - Aug 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

DMFC
Electrolytes
Organic-inorganic polymer
Polyetheretherketone
Polyphenylsulphone

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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Proton conducting hybridmembranes based on aromatic polymers blends for direct methanol fuel cell applications

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