Proton exchange membranes modified with sulfonated silica nanoparticles for direct methanol fuel cells

Journal of Membrane Science

Volumn 296, Issue 1-2, 2007, Pages 21-28

  Su, Yu Huei ^a,b   Liu, Ying Ling ^a   Sun, Yi Ming ^a,c   Lai, Juin Yih ^a   Wang, Da Ming ^a,b   Gao, Yan ^d   Liu, Baijun ^d   Guiver, Michael D ^d  

^a CHUNG YUAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^b NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^c YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^d NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Direct methanol fuel cell; Nanoparticles; Proton exchange membranes

Indexed keywords

METHANOL CROSSOVERS; METHANOL RESISTANCE; NANOFILLERS;

DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS (DMFC); METHANOL; NANOPARTICLES; PROTONS; SILICA; THERMODYNAMIC STABILITY;

ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES;

FUEL; METHANOL; NANOCOMPOSITE; NANOPARTICLE; PROTON; SILICON DIOXIDE; SULFONATED POLY(PHTHALAZINONE ETHER KETONE); SULFONIC ACID DERIVATIVE; UNCLASSIFIED DRUG;

DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS (DMFC); ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANES; METHANOL; NANOPARTICLES; PROTONS; SILICA; THERMODYNAMIC STABILITY;

ARTICLE; CHEMICAL INTERACTION; CONDUCTANCE; CROSS LINKING; ION EXCHANGE; MEMBRANE; MEMBRANE STRUCTURE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SULFONATION; THERMOSTABILITY;

EID: 34247630592     PISSN: 03767388     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2007.03.007     Document Type: Article

References (39)

1. Curtin D.E., Lousenburg R.D., Henry T.J., Tangeman P.C., and Tisack M.E. Advanced materials for improved PEMFC performance and life. J. Power Sources 131 (2004) 41-48
2. Miyatake K., Asano N., and Watanabe M. Synthesis and properties of novel sulfonated polyimides containing 1,5-naphthylene moieties. J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem. 41 (2003) 3901-3907
3. Jang W., Sundar S., Choi S., Shul Y.G., and Han H. Acid-base polyimide blends for the application as electrolyte membranes for fuel cells. J. Membr. Sci. 280 (2006) 321-329
4. Meyer G., Gebel G., Gonon L., Capron P., Marscaq D., Marestin C., and Mercier R. Degradation of sulfonated polyimide membranes in fuel cell conditions. J. Power Sources 157 (2006) 293-301
5. Ye X.H., Bai H., and Ho W.S.W. Synthesis and characterization of new sulfonated polyimides as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells. J. Membr. Sci. 279 (2006) 570-577
6. Yin Y., Yamada O., Hayashi S., Tanaka K., Kita H., and Okamoto K.I. Chemically modified proton-conducting membranes based on sulfonated polyimides: Improved water stability and fuel-cell performance. J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem. 44 (2006) 3751-3762
7. Gu S., He G.H., Wu X.M., Li C.N., Liu H.J., Lin C., and Li X.C. Synthesis and characteristics of sulfonated poly(phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone) (SPPESK) for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). J. Membr. Sci. 281 (2006) 121-129
8. Cho C.G., Kim Y.S., Yu X., Hill M., and McGrath J.E. Synthesis and characterization of poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymers with sulfonimide side groups for a proton-exchange membrane. J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem. 44 (2006) 6007-6014
9. Liu B.J., Robertson G.P., Guiver M.D., Sun Y.M., Liu Y.L., Lai J.Y., Mikhailenko S., and Kaliaguine S. Poly(aryl ether ether ketone ketone)s containing fluorinated moieties as proton exchange membrane materials. J. Polym. Sci. Part B: Polym. Phys. 44 (2006) 2299-2310
10. Liu B.J., Kim D.S., Murphy J., Robertson G.P., Guiver M.D., Mikhailenko S., Kaliaguine S., Sun Y.M., Liu Y.L., and Lai J.Y. Fluorenyl-containing sulfonated poly(aryl ether ether ketone ketone)s (SPFEEKK) for fuel cell applications. J. Membr. Sci. 280 (2006) 54-64
11. Zhang X., Liu S., Liu L., and Yin J. Partially sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone)-b-polybutadiene for proton exchange membrane. Polymer 46 (2005) 1719-1723
12. Yang Y., Shi Z., and Holdcroft S. Synthesis of sulfonated polysulfone-block-PVDF copolymers: enhancement of proton conductivity in low ion exchange capacity membranes. Macromolecules 37 (2004) 1678-1681
13. Yamaguchi T., Miyata F., and Nakao S. Polymer electrolyte membranes with a pore-filling structure for a direct methanol fuel cell. Adv. Mater. 15 (2003) 1198-1201
14. ® membrane for direct methanol fuel cell applications. Korean J. Chem. Eng. 23 (2006) 441-446
15. 2 hybrid membranes containing sulfonic acid groups for direct methanol fuel cell applications. J. Membr. Sci. 240 (2004) 37-48
16. Kerres J.A. Blended and cross-linked ionomer membranes for application in membrane fuel cells. Fuel Cells 5 (2005) 230
17. ®/silica/PWA membranes for low temperature direct methanol fuel cells. Electrochim. Acta 50 (2005) 3280-3285
18. 2 nanocomposites for direct methanol fuel cells. J. Membr. Sci. 218 (2003) 295-306
19. Di Vona M.L., Marani D., D'Epifanio A., Traversa E., Trombetta M., and Licoccia S. A covalent organic/inorganic hybrid proton exchange polymeric membranes: synthesis and characterization. Polymer 46 (2005) 1754-1758
20. Nagarle R.K., Gohil G.S., Shahi V.K., and Rangarajan R. Organic-inorganic hybrid membranes: thermally stable cation-exchange membrane prepared by the sol-gel method. Macromolecules 37 (2004) 10023-10030
21. Su Y.H., Liu Y.L., Sun Y.M., Lai J.Y., Guiver M.D., and Gao Y. Using silica nanoparticles modifying sulfonated poly(phthalazinone ether ketone) membrane for direct methanol fuel cell: a significant improvement on cell performance. J. Power Sources 155 (2006) 111-117
22. ®/sulfonated montmorillonite composite: a new concept electrolyte membrane for direct methanol fuel cells. Chem. Mater. 17 (2005) 1691-1697
23. 3H membrane for proton exchange membrane fuel cell application. J. Membr. Sci. 278 (2006) 35-42
24. Gao Y., Robertson G.P., Guiver M.D., and Jian X. Synthesis and characterization of sulfonated poly(phthalazinone ether ketone) for proton exchange membrane materials. J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem. 41 (2003) 497-507
25. Liu Y.L., Hsu C.Y., Wang M.L., and Chen H.S. A novel approach of chemical functionalization on nano-scaled silica particles. Nanotechnology 14 (2003) 813-819
26. Liu Y.L., Hsu C.Y., Su Y.H., and Lai J.Y. Chitosan-silica complex membranes from sulfuric acid functionalized silica nanoparticles for pervaporation dehydration of ethanol-water solutions. Biomacromolecules 6 (2005) 368-373
27. Lee K.R., Wang Y.H., Teng M.Y., Liaw D.J., and Lai J.Y. Preparation of aromatic polyamide membrane for alcohol dehydration by pervaporation. Eur. Polym. J. 35 (1999) 861-866
28. Liu Y.L., Hsu C.Y., and Hsu K.Y. Poly(methylmethacrylate)-silica nanocomposite films from surface-functionalized silica nanoparticles. Polymer 46 (2005) 1851-1856
29. Ye X., Bai H., and Ho W.S.W. Synthesis and characterization of new sulfonated polyimides as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells. J. Membr. Sci. 279 (2006) 570-577
30. Schmeisser J., Holdcroft S., Yu J., Ngo T., and McLean G. Photocuring and photolithography of proton-conducting polymers bearing weak and strong acids. Chem. Mater. 17 (2005) 387-394
31. Karisson L.E., Wesslén B., and Jannasch P. Water absorption and proton conductivity of sulfonated acrylamide copolymers. Electrochim. Acta 47 (2002) 3269-3275
32. Kusumocahyo S.P., Sano K., Sudoh M., and Kensaka M. Water permselectivity in the pervaporation of acetic acid-water mixture using crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) membranes. Sep. Purif. Technol. 10 (2000) 141-150
33. Rhim J.W., Park H.B., Lee C.S., Jun J.H., Kim D.S., and Lee Y.M. Crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) membranes containing sulfonic acid group: proton and methanol transport through membranes. J. Membr. Sci. 238 (2004) 143-151
34. Kim D.S., Park H.B., Rhim J.W., and Lee Y.M. Proton conductivity and methanol transport behavior of cross-linked PVA/PAA/silica hybrid membranes. Solid State Ionics 176 (2005) 117-126
35. Gupta B., Haas O., and Scherer G.G. Proton exchange membranes by radiation grafting of styrene onto FEP films. IV. Evaluation of the states of water. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 57 (1995) 855-862
36. Hietala S., Holmberg S., Nasman J., Ostrovskii D., Paronen M., Serimaa R., Sundholm F., Torell L., and Torkkeli M. The state of water in styrene-grafted and sulfonated poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes. Angew. Macromol. Chim. 535 (1997) 151-167
37. Siu A., Schmeisser J., and Holdcroft S. Effect of water on the low temperature conductivity of polymer electrolytes. J. Phys. Chem. B 110 (2006) 6072-6080
38. Kreuer K.D. Proton conductivity: materials and applications. Chem. Mater. 8 (1996) 610-641
39. Kim D.S., Liu B., and Guiver M.D. Influence of silica content in sulfonated poly(arylene ether ether ketone ketone) (SPAEEKK) hybrid membranes on properties for fuel cell application. Polymer 47 (2006) 7871-7880