Enhanced proton conductivity of Nafion membrane induced by incorporation of MOF-anchored 3D microspheres: a superior and promising membrane for fuel cell applications
Liyu Zhu, Yucheng Li, Jingyang Zhao, Jing Liu, Luying Wang, Jiandu Lei, Ruisheng Xue
Abstract
A novel MOF-anchored 3D core–shell material was used to promote proton conduction in the Nafion matrix, which can provide a theoretical basis for the design of various proton-conducting membranes for high-efficiency fuel cells.
Topics & Concepts
NafionMembraneConductivityMaterials scienceChemical engineeringProton exchange membrane fuel cellFabricationProtonMicrosphereNanoparticleFuel cellsCore (optical fiber)IonomerPolymer chemistryNanotechnologyPolymerChemistryComposite materialElectrodeElectrochemistryCopolymerPhysical chemistryEngineeringAlternative medicineQuantum mechanicsPathologyBiochemistryMedicinePhysicsFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesConducting polymers and applications