Novel cross-linked poly(vinyl alcohol)-based electrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications
Poonkuzhali Kulasekaran, Berlina Maria Mahimai, Paradesi Deivanayagam
Abstract
A series of cross-linked poly(vinyl alcohol)-sulfonated poly(ether sulfone) blend membranes were prepared. The studies of physico-chemical properties revealed that the reported membranes are promising candidate for PEMFC applications.
Topics & Concepts
Vinyl alcoholMembranePolymer chemistryMonomerProton exchange membrane fuel cellPolymerElectrolyteMaterials scienceConductivityEtherPolymerizationChemical engineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryEngineeringBiochemistryFuel Cells and Related MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion