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Mixed matrix SPEEK based membranes for direct methanol fuel cell

  • Shan Ji*
  • , G. Vaivars
  • , B. Bladergroen
  • , G. Gericke
  • , Shijun Liao
  • , V. Linkov
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • University of the Western Cape
  • South China University of Technology

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Abstract

Fuel cells are able to deliver electrical power with high efficiency, with low emissions and a low noise level. The electrical power generated can be used in vehicles for propulsion and for operation of electrically driven components. A high proton conducting water-insoluble heteropoly acid-based material was prepared by mixing ZrO2 sol with PTA, and using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as the binding agent. Phosphotungstic acid and PVDF composite membranes show high proton conductivity. Adding ZrO2 sol makes it possible to stabilize the water content and proton conductivity. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase (Cincinnati, OH 10/30/2005-11/4/2005).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication05AIChE
Subtitle of host publication2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase, Conference Proceedings
PublisherAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers
ISBN (Print)0816909962, 9780816909964
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 30 Oct 20054 Nov 2005

Publication series

NameAIChE Annual Meeting Conference Proceedings
Volume2005

Conference

Conference05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period30/10/054/11/05

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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