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Polymers in membrane electrode assemblies

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-53349-4.00287-9
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  1. National Research Council of Canada
FormatText, Book Chapter
SubjectDispersion; Electrode; Ion exchange capacity (IEC); Ionomer; Hydrophilicity; Hydrophobicity; Interface; Membrane electrode assembly (MEA); Methanol permeability; Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA); Polarization curve; Proton conductivity; Proton exchange membrane (PEM); Water uptake
Abstract
This chapter is devoted to polymer electrolytes for use in membrane electrode assemblies of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. This chapter starts with a discussion of structure–property relationships of polymer electrolytes used as proton exchange membranes, in terms of water uptake, conductivity, and methanol permeability. The second part discusses polymer electrolytes used as electrode ionomers, specifically the structural effects of ionomer composition, ion exchange capacity, hydrophobicity, and dispersing solvent on fuel cell performance. The issue of interfacial compatibility between membrane and electrode is also discussed.
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  • Polymers for a Sustainable Environment and Green Energy (30 May 2012): 691–720.
Series
  • Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Reference 10.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 52244
NPARC number20220777
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