Investigation of radiation-grafted PVDF-g-polystyrene-sulfonic-acid ion exchange membranes for use in hydrogen oxygen fuel cells

被引:111
作者
Flint, SD [1 ]
Slade, RCT [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV EXETER,DEPT CHEM,EXETER EX4 4QD,DEVON,ENGLAND
关键词
PVDF; styrene; radiation grafting; fuel cell; conductivity; solid polymer electrolyte;
D O I
10.1016/S0167-2738(97)00037-4
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Proton-exchange membranes were synthesised by electron beam irradiation of poly(vinylidenefluoride) (PVDF) films (80 mu m) followed by styrene graft polymerisation and sulfonation. Physical and electrochemical properties of the membranes were investigated. The membranes were tested as electrolytes in fuel cell conditions (humidified H-2/O-2, T = 20-60 degrees C, ambient pressure); emfs of ca. 0.85 V were observed during operation for > 150 h. The conductivity of PVDF-g-pssa (30% graft) electrolyte membranes at 23 degrees C is 0.03 S cm(-1) with an overall cell resistance of 6.5 ohm cm(2) under fuel cell conditions.
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页码:299 / 307
页数:9
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