Polymer membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell: recent advances and challenge
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Article Title | Polymer membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell: recent advances and challenge |
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ERA Journal ID | 1701 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bose, Saswata (Author), Kuila, Tapas (Author), Nguyen, Thi Xuan Hien (Author), Kim, Nam Hoon (Author), Lau, Kin-tak (Author) and Lee, Joong Hee (Author) |
Journal Title | Progress in Polymer Science |
Journal Citation | 36 (6), pp. 813-843 |
Number of Pages | 31 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | Oxford, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0079-6700 |
1873-1619 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2011.01.003 |
Abstract | Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are considered to be a promising technology for efficient power generation in the 21st century. Currently, high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFC) offer several advantages, such as high proton conductivity, low permeability to fuel, low electro-osmotic drag coefficient, good chemical/thermal stability, good mechanical properties and low cost. Owing to the aforementioned features, high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells have been utilized more widely compared to low temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells, which contain certain limitations, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, heat management, water leaching, etc. This review examines the inspiration for HT-PEMFC development, the technological constraints, and recent advances. Various classes of polymers, such as sulfonated hydrocarbon polymers, acid–base polymers and blend polymers, have been analyzed to fulfill the key requirements of high temperature operation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The effect of inorganic additives on the performance of HT-PEMFC has been scrutinized. A detailed discussion of the synthesis of polymer, membrane fabrication and physicochemical characterizations is provided. The proton conductivity and cell performance of the polymeric membranes can be improved by high temperature treatment. The mechanical and water retention properties have shown significant improvement., However, there is scope for further research from the perspective of achieving improvements in certain areas, such as optimizing the thermal and chemical stability of the polymer, acid management, and the integral interface between the electrode and membrane. |
Keywords | high temperature proton exchange membrane; fuel cell; polymeric membrane; proton conductivity; cell performance; water retention |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400402. Chemical and thermal processes in energy and combustion |
400805. Electrical energy transmission, networks and systems | |
401609. Polymers and plastics | |
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Byline Affiliations | Jeonbuk National University, Korea |
Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q098v/polymer-membranes-for-high-temperature-proton-exchange-membrane-fuel-cell-recent-advances-and-challenge
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