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2023
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http://hdl.handle.net/2128/34552 in citations.
Please use the identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/membranes13050522 in citations.
Self-Standing, Ultrasonic Spray-Deposited Membranes for Fuel Cells
Self-Standing, Ultrasonic Spray-Deposited Membranes for Fuel Cells
The polymer electrolyte membrane and its contact with electrodes has a significant effect on the performance of fuel and electrolysis cells but the choice of commercially available membranes is limited. In this study, membranes for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) were made by ultrasonic spray dep...
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Personal Name(s): | Karaca, Ali |
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Galkina, Irina / Sohn, Yoo Jung / Wippermann, Klaus / Scheepers, Fabian / Glüsen, Andreas (Corresponding author) / Shviro, Meital / Müller, Martin / Carmo, Marcelo / Stolten, Detlef | |
Contributing Institute: |
Technoökonomische Systemanalyse; IEK-3 Werkstoffsynthese und Herstellungsverfahren; IEK-1 Elektrochemische Verfahrenstechnik; IEK-14 |
Published in: | Membranes, 13 (2023) 5, S. 522 - |
Imprint: |
Basel
MDPI
2023
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DOI: |
10.3390/membranes13050522 |
Document Type: |
Journal Article |
Research Program: |
Electrochemistry for Hydrogen |
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OpenAccess |
Publikationsportal JuSER |
Please use the identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/membranes13050522 in citations.
The polymer electrolyte membrane and its contact with electrodes has a significant effect on the performance of fuel and electrolysis cells but the choice of commercially available membranes is limited. In this study, membranes for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) were made by ultrasonic spray deposition from commercial Nafion solution; the effect of the drying temperature and presence of high boiling solvents on the membrane properties was then analyzed. When choosing suitable conditions, membranes with similar conductivity, water uptake, and higher crystallinity than comparable commercial membranes can be obtained. These show similar or superior performance in DMFC operation compared to commercial Nafion 115. Furthermore, they exhibit low permeability for hydrogen, which makes them attractive for electrolysis or hydrogen fuel cells. The findings from our work will allow for the adjustment of membrane properties to the specific requirements of fuel cells or water electrolysis, as well as the inclusion of additional functional components for composite membranes. |