A Nafion/polybenzimidazole composite membrane with consecutive proton-conducting pathways for aqueous redox flow batteries
Yuhan Wan, Jing Sun, Qinping Jian, Xinzhuang Fan, Tianshou Zhao
Abstract
A composite membrane with consecutive proton-conducting pathways is designed for aqueous redox flow batteries. The high proton conductivity and ion selectivity are endowed respectively by the interconnected Nafion nanofibers and PBI matrix.
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NafionRedoxAqueous solutionComposite numberConductivityMembraneProtonProton exchange membrane fuel cellChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanofiberSelectivityChemistryProton transportElectrodePolymer chemistryInorganic chemistryElectrochemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhysical chemistryPhysicsBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsEngineeringAdvanced battery technologies researchAdvanced Battery Technologies ResearchFuel Cells and Related Materials