Proton exchange membranes containing densely sulfonated quinquephenylene groups for high performance and durable fuel cells
Zhi Long, Junpei Miyake, Kenji Miyatake
Abstract
SPAF–QP with highly hydrophobic perfluoroalkylene and densely sulfonated quinquephenylene units is designed to achieve high proton conductivity, fuel cell performance, catalyst utilization, and excellent durability under practical operating conditions.
Topics & Concepts
Proton exchange membrane fuel cellDurabilityMembraneProtonFuel cellsConductivityCatalysisMaterials scienceChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryComposite materialChemistryEngineeringPhysicsOrganic chemistryNuclear physicsPhysical chemistryBiochemistryFuel Cells and Related MaterialsElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques