Proton exchange membrane(PEM)is an integral component in fuel cells which enables proton transport for efficient energy conversion.Sulfonated Polyether Ether Ketone(SPEEK)has emerged as a cost-effective option with no...Proton exchange membrane(PEM)is an integral component in fuel cells which enables proton transport for efficient energy conversion.Sulfonated Polyether Ether Ketone(SPEEK)has emerged as a cost-effective option with non-fluorinated aromatic backbones for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell(PEMFC)applications,even though it exhibits lower proton conductivity compared to Nafion.This work aims to study the influence of Sulfonated Chitosan(SCS)concentrations on proton conductivity of SPEEK-based PEM at room temperature.SPEEK was synthesized using a sulfonation process with concentrated sulfuric acid at room temperature.SCS was synthesized via reflux of CS and 1.2 M H2SO4 with a ratio of 1:35(w/v)at 90℃ for 30 min.The composite membranes of SPEEK-SCS were formed with four different SCS concentrations,using the solution castingmethod,andDimethyl Sulfoxide(DMSO)was used as a solvent.The composite membranes synthesized include pure SPEEK(S0),SPEEK with 1%SCS(S1),SPEEK with 2%SCS(S2),and SPEEK with 3%SCS(S3).Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),water uptake,degree of swelling,Ionic exchange capacity(IEC)with Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were used to characterize the composite membranes in terms of composition,crystallinity,water absorption,dimensional changes,number of exchangeable ions in membranes,and proton conductivity,respectively.Notably,S3 had the highest water uptake and the lowest degree of swelling.S2 had the highest proton conductivity among the SPEEK-SCS composite membranes at room temperature with 3.44×10^(−2) Scm^(-1).展开更多
The membranes of sulfonated poly（etheretherketone） of 48.3% sulfonation degree doped with Y2O3 were prepared, and then treated with parallel high magnetic field of 6 and 12 T at 120 oC for 4 h, respectively. The sma...The membranes of sulfonated poly（etheretherketone） of 48.3% sulfonation degree doped with Y2O3 were prepared, and then treated with parallel high magnetic field of 6 and 12 T at 120 oC for 4 h, respectively. The small-angle X-ray scattering revealed that the struc- ture of the composite membranes would be changed by high magnetic field treatment. The cross-section morphology of the composite membranes by a scanning electron microscope showed that the Y2O3 could be dispersed evenly in the composite membranes which were relatively smooth and compact but formed small conglomeration with increasing Y2O3 content and treating high magnetic field. The water uptake of membranes would be reduced with Y2O3 content increasing, but not be modified by the treatment of high magnetic field. The proton conductivity of membranes would be increased with temperature rising from 20 to 60 oC, and improved under high magnetic field, which could all exceed 10–2 S/cm at 75% relative humidity, but decrease with doping content of Y2O3 from 2 wt.% to 8 wt.%. The methanol permeability of the composite membranes would be decreased with Y2O3 content increasing and slightly reduced after high magnetic field treatment.展开更多
文摘Proton exchange membrane(PEM)is an integral component in fuel cells which enables proton transport for efficient energy conversion.Sulfonated Polyether Ether Ketone(SPEEK)has emerged as a cost-effective option with non-fluorinated aromatic backbones for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell(PEMFC)applications,even though it exhibits lower proton conductivity compared to Nafion.This work aims to study the influence of Sulfonated Chitosan(SCS)concentrations on proton conductivity of SPEEK-based PEM at room temperature.SPEEK was synthesized using a sulfonation process with concentrated sulfuric acid at room temperature.SCS was synthesized via reflux of CS and 1.2 M H2SO4 with a ratio of 1:35(w/v)at 90℃ for 30 min.The composite membranes of SPEEK-SCS were formed with four different SCS concentrations,using the solution castingmethod,andDimethyl Sulfoxide(DMSO)was used as a solvent.The composite membranes synthesized include pure SPEEK(S0),SPEEK with 1%SCS(S1),SPEEK with 2%SCS(S2),and SPEEK with 3%SCS(S3).Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),water uptake,degree of swelling,Ionic exchange capacity(IEC)with Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were used to characterize the composite membranes in terms of composition,crystallinity,water absorption,dimensional changes,number of exchangeable ions in membranes,and proton conductivity,respectively.Notably,S3 had the highest water uptake and the lowest degree of swelling.S2 had the highest proton conductivity among the SPEEK-SCS composite membranes at room temperature with 3.44×10^(−2) Scm^(-1).
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50975167)Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (S30107)Wenling Science and Technology Bureau ([2009]29-01-31) for continuing support on this research
文摘The membranes of sulfonated poly（etheretherketone） of 48.3% sulfonation degree doped with Y2O3 were prepared, and then treated with parallel high magnetic field of 6 and 12 T at 120 oC for 4 h, respectively. The small-angle X-ray scattering revealed that the struc- ture of the composite membranes would be changed by high magnetic field treatment. The cross-section morphology of the composite membranes by a scanning electron microscope showed that the Y2O3 could be dispersed evenly in the composite membranes which were relatively smooth and compact but formed small conglomeration with increasing Y2O3 content and treating high magnetic field. The water uptake of membranes would be reduced with Y2O3 content increasing, but not be modified by the treatment of high magnetic field. The proton conductivity of membranes would be increased with temperature rising from 20 to 60 oC, and improved under high magnetic field, which could all exceed 10–2 S/cm at 75% relative humidity, but decrease with doping content of Y2O3 from 2 wt.% to 8 wt.%. The methanol permeability of the composite membranes would be decreased with Y2O3 content increasing and slightly reduced after high magnetic field treatment.
