Anion-exchange membranes with internal microchannels for water control in CO<sub>2</sub> electrolysis
Kostadin V. Petrov, Justin C. Bui, Lorenz M. Baumgartner, Lien‐Chun Weng, Sarah M. Dischinger, David M. Larson, Daniel J. Miller, Adam Z. Weber, David A. Vermaas
Abstract
We developed and simulated an anion exchange membrane with internal microchannels to hydrate the membrane. This allows water-consuming reactions (such as CO 2 electrolysis) without sacrificing membrane conductivity or ion crossover.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrolysisMembraneIon exchangeIonChemical engineeringChemistryIon-exchange membranesMaterials scienceChromatographyElectrodeEngineeringElectrolyteOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryBiochemistryFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesAdvanced battery technologies research