Overview on nanostructured membrane in fuel cell applications

Thiam, Hui San; Daud, Wan Ramli Wan; Kamarudin, Siti Kartom; Mohammad, Abu Bakar; Kadhum, Abdul Amir H.; Loh, Kee Shyuan; Majlan, Edy Herianto

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.11.062

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“…Currently, this technology is in the center of attention by lots of new energy technology development [161][162][163]. In polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), methanol converts into carbon dioxide by moving to the cathode and reduction of functional methanol forms a multiple potential at cathode.…”

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TiO2 nanocomposite based polymeric membranes: A review on performance improvement for various applications in chemical engineering processes

Bet-Moushoul

Mansourpanah

Farhadi

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Chemical Engineering Journal

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TiO2 nanocomposite based polymeric membranes: A review on performance improvement for various applications in chemical engineering processes

Bet-Moushoul

Mansourpanah

Farhadi

et al. 2016

Chemical Engineering Journal

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“…Water retention at low RH in Nafion and other sulfonated ionomers can be improved by incorporation of hygroscopic inorganic fillers (oxides of aluminum, silicon, titanium, zirconium, zirconium and cesium phosphates, zeolites, clays) (Li et al 2003, Cele and Ray 2009, Ahmad et al 2010, Peighambardoust et al 2010, Patil et al 2011, Thiam et al 2011, Tripathi and Shahi 2011, Kim et al 2015. These particles also improve thermal and mechanical stability of the parent polymer.…”

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Understanding methods of preparation and characterization of pore-filling polymer composites for proton exchange membranes: a beginner’s guide

Gloukhovski

Freger

Tsur

2017

Reviews in Chemical Engineering

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Abstract Composite membranes based on porous support membranes filled with a proton-conducting polymer appear to be a promising approach to develop novel proton exchange membranes (PEMs). It allows optimization of the properties of the filler and the matrix separately, e.g. for maximal conductivity of the former and maximal physical strength of the latter. In addition, the confinement itself can alter the properties of the filling ionomer, e.g. toward higher conductivity and selectivity due to alignment and restricted swelling. This article reviews the literature on PEMs prepared by filling of submicron and nanometric size pores with Nafion and other proton-conductive polymers. PEMs based on alternating perfluorinated and non-perfluorinated polymer systems and incorporation of fillers are briefly discussed too, as they share some structure/transport relationships with the pore-filling PEMs. We also review here the background knowledge on structural and transport properties of Nafion and proton-conducting polymers in general, as well as experimental methods concerned with preparation and characterization of pore-filling membranes. Such information will be useful for preparing next-generation composite membranes, which will allow maximal utilization of beneficial characteristics of polymeric proton conductors and understanding the complicated structure/transport relationships in the pore-filling composite PEMs.

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“…A comprehensive overview of the use of nanotubes for use in PEMFC's and DMFC's is given by Thiam et al [188]. In general, the outlook for using carbon nanotubes in fuel cells has a positive outlook although the use as membrane additives has so far received less attention than the use of nanotubes as catalyst support or in conjunction with the electrodes.…”

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The Separation Power of Nanotubes in Membranes: A Review

Bruggen

2012

ISRN Nanotechnology

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Research on mixed matrix membranes in which nanoparticles are used to enhance the membrane's performance in terms of flux, separation, and fouling resistance has boomed in the last years. This review probes on the specific features and benefits of one specific type of nanoparticles with a well-defined cylindrical structure, known as nanotubes. Nanotube structures for potential use in membranes are reviewed. These comprise mainly single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), but also other structures and materials, which are less studied for membrane applications, can be used. Important issues related to polymer-nanotube interactions such as dispersion and alignment are outlined, and a categorization is made of the resultant membranes. Applications are reviewed in four different areas, that is, gas separation, water filtration, drug delivery, and fuel cells.

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Overview on nanostructured membrane in fuel cell applications

Cited by 128 publications

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TiO2 nanocomposite based polymeric membranes: A review on performance improvement for various applications in chemical engineering processes

TiO2 nanocomposite based polymeric membranes: A review on performance improvement for various applications in chemical engineering processes

Understanding methods of preparation and characterization of pore-filling polymer composites for proton exchange membranes: a beginner’s guide

The Separation Power of Nanotubes in Membranes: A Review

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