Nanocomposite fuel cell membranes based on Nafion and acid functionalized zeolite beta nanocrystals

Brett A. Holmberg; Xin Wang; Yushan Yan

doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2008.03.060

Nanocomposite fuel cell membranes based on Nafion and acid functionalized zeolite beta nanocrystals

Brett A. Holmberg
, Xin Wang
, Yushan Yan

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

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Abstract

We have prepared nanocomposite proton exchange membranes (PEMs) based on Nafion with sulfonic acid functionalized zeolite beta (AFB) as an additive. 2.5 and 5 wt% AFB composite membranes possess proton conductivity/methanol permeability (selectivity) ratios as much as 93% higher than commercial Nafion 117 at 21 °C, and 63% higher at 80 °C. These 2.5 and 5 wt% AFB composite membranes also outperform commercial Nafion 117 in direct methanol fuel cell performance evaluations. The composite membranes are characterized using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, four-electrode impedance for proton conductivity, two-compartment permeation for methanol crossover, and direct methanol fuel cell performance. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	86-92
Journal	Journal of Membrane Science
Volume	320
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2008.03.060
Publication status	Published - 15 Jul 2008
Externally published	Yes

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We would like to thank Riverside Public Utilities and NSF (CTS-0404376) for the funding of this project. We would also like to thank E-TEK for their kind donation of the catalysts used in this study.

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Research Keywords

Acid functional groups
Composite membrane
Fuel cell
Methanol crossover
Zeolite nanocrystals

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Nanocomposite fuel cell membranes based on Nafion and acid functionalized zeolite beta nanocrystals

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