Rational molecular design of anion exchange membranes functionalized with alicyclic quaternary ammonium cations
Thanh Huong Pham, Andrit Allushi, Joel Olsson, Patric Jannasch
Abstract
Piperidine-based cations tethered to ether-free polymer membranes <italic>via</italic> the 4-position instead of the conventional 1(<italic>N</italic>)-position show significantly improved thermal and alkaline stability while retaining high hydroxide conductivity.
Topics & Concepts
Alicyclic compoundHydroxidePiperidineMembraneAmmoniumChemistryThermal stabilityEtherIon exchangePolymer chemistryIonInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemistryFuel Cells and Related MaterialsAdvanced battery technologies researchMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques