‘Proton escalator’ PEI and phosphotungstic acid containing nanofiber membrane with remarkable proton conductivity
Xiuwei Sun, Shumei Liu, Shumei Liu, Qingyin Wu, Shan Zhang, Hongrui Tian, Xue Bai, Zhuo Li, Ying Lü, Shuxia Liu, Shuxia Liu
Abstract
Polyethyleneimine (PEI) and phosphotungstic acid (HPW) build an efficient proton transmission path. The segmental movement of flexible PEI speeds up the migration of protons, which acts as a ‘proton-escalator’.
Topics & Concepts
Phosphotungstic acidProtonProton transportConductivityMembraneChemistryMaterials scienceNanofiberChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryPhysicsBiochemistryCatalysisQuantum mechanicsEngineeringFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsChemical Synthesis and Characterization