Download or read book Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes with Controlled Ion Transport Properties written by Kui Xu and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hot pressed Polymer Electrolytes written by Angesh Chandra and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hot-pressed polymer electrolytes: Synthesis and Characterization, is mainly focused on the objectives: to develop some new Ag+ and Na+ ion conducting solid polymer and nano-composite polymer electrolytes using a novel hot-press method in place of traditional solution-cast technique; to characterize their materials using various models and experimental techniques; to understand the ion transport properties; subsequently, to employ them as solid electrolytes in the fabrication of solid state batteries and study the cell performances under different load conditions. This book is also provide the basic ideas of ion conduction mechanism in polymer electrolytes and various models has also been explained for teansport phenomenon.
Download or read book Characterization of Self Assembly and Charge Transport in Model Polymer Electrolyte Membranes written by Keith Morgan Beers and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is broad interest in creating polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) that have a charged hydrophilic nanophase, where the size and geometry of the phase can be precisely controlled. The applications for such materials range from portable power generating devices to water purification. There is a need to better characterize the self-assembly, thermodynamics, and performance of both current and future PEMs. To this end a series of chapters is presented, that explore the development of techniques, equipment, methods, and materials to enable further progress in the field. The interaction of PEMs with external ionic solutions can be used to determine fundamental thermodynamic properties of the ions that reside within the membrane itself. Traditional techniques used to probe ions in PEMs, such as conductivity, can be greatly enhanced by knowing the number of dissociated ions and their activity coefficients. A technique is presented that provides one of the first methods able to quantify such properties in PEMs. The ionic species in PEMs are believed to reside in nanoscale ionic aggregates. Only recently have researchers begun to focus on the properties of this aggregation in regards to PEM performance. A summary of this phenomenon, as well as speculation on its effect on transport and thermodynamic properties is presented. In addition, evidence that suggests block copolymers offer a method of inhibiting aggregate formation is discussed. Characterization of PEM morphology is critical to properly understand structure-function relationships. Due to a lack of proper equipment, the morphological characterization of PEMs has been mostly limited to the dry state. The design and operation of a novel sample stage, used to simultaneously measure morphology and conductivity in humid air as a function of temperature and relative humidity is presented. Precise control over humidity and accurate determination of morphology and conductivity over a wide range of temperatures is shown. At present there is an incomplete understanding of the thermodynamic interaction between PEMs and water of varying activity. The morphology, water uptake, and proton conductivity of sulfonated polystyrene-block-polyethylene (PSS-PE) was studied under controlled relative humidity (RH) and in liquid water. Extrapolation of the domain size, water uptake, and conductivity in humid vapor to RH = 100% allowed for an accurate comparison between the properties of PSS-PE hydrated in saturated vapor and in liquid water. Absent from this system was Schroeder's Paradox, which expects the properties in saturated water vapor to be less than those obtained in liquid water. Polymers that are semi-crystalline are ubiquitous as commercial polymers because of their mechanical properties. Little is known about the effects of polymer crystallization on PEM structure and performance. The model system, PSS-PE, was synthesized at a variety of molecular weights to probe how crystallization affects performance for a variety of conducting domain sizes. Results are shown that indicate crystallization disrupts the self-assembly of low molecular weight PEMs, resulting in poor water uptake and proton conductivity in small domains. Increasing domain size results in less morphological disruption, leading to an improvement in performance at larger domain sizes. This work improves upon the ability of researchers to characterize and understand the relationship between the structure and performance of PEMs. The findings presented herein provide further understanding toward the goal of rational design of nanostructured membranes that show improved conductivity in a variety of conditions.
Download or read book Electrochemical Polymer Electrolyte Membranes written by Jianhua Fang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electrochemical Polymer Electrolyte Membranes covers PEMs from fundamentals to applications, describing their structure, properties, characterization, synthesis, and use in electrochemical energy storage and solar energy conversion technologies. Featuring chapters authored by leading experts from academia and industry, this authoritative text: Disc
Download or read book Polymer Electrolytes and their Composites for Energy Storage Conversion Devices written by Achchhe Lal Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer Electrolytes and their Composites for Energy Storage/Conversion Devices presents a state-of-the-art overview of the research and development in the use of polymers as electrolyte materials for various applications. It covers types of polymer electrolytes, ion dynamics, and the role of dielectric parameters and a review of applications. Divided into two parts, the first part of the book focuses on the types of polymer electrolytes, ion dynamics, and the role of dielectric parameters, while the second part provides a critical review of applications based on polymer electrolytes and their composites. This book: Presents the fundamentals of polymer composites for energy storage/conversion devices Explores the ion dynamics and dielectric properties role in polymer electrolytes Provides detailed preparation methods and important characterization techniques to evaluate the electrolyte potential Reviews analysis of current updates in polymer electrolytes Includes various applications in supercapacitor, battery, fuel cell, and electrochromic windows The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in physics, materials science, chemistry, materials engineering, energy storage, engineering physics, and industry.
Download or read book Introduction to Membrane Science and Technology written by Heinrich Strathmann and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a dedicated lecturer and leading membrane scientist, who has worked both in academia and industry, this advanced textbook provides an impressive overview of all aspects of membranes and their applications. Together with numerous industrial case studies, practical examples and questions, the book provides an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the topic. Advanced students as well as process and chemical engineers working in industry will profit from this resource. A significant feature of the book is the treatment of more recently developed membranes and their applications in energy conversion, biomedical components, controlled release devices and environmental engineering with an indication of the present and future commercial impact. The solutions to the questions in the book can be found under http://www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/books/ISBN3-537-32451-8/ From the Contents: * Introduction * Fundamentals * Membrane Preparation and Characterization * Principles of Membrane Separation Processes * Membrane Modules and Concentration Polarization * Membrane Process Design and Operation
Download or read book Synthesis And Characterization Of Polymeric Anion Exchange Membranes written by Wenxu Zhang and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AAEMFC) are regarded as promising and important energy devices, the development of high performance anion exchange membranes are in urgent need, as well as fundamental investigation on the structure-property relationship, which are the motivation of this dissertation. Three different polymer systems are presented and focused on polymer synthesis, material morphology, and ion transport phenomena. Crosslinked membranes are promising as practical materials, however, the understanding and further improvement of its performance is hindered by the lack of an ordered morphology or well-defined chemical structure. In Chapter 2, a series of crosslinked membranes were design to bear cationic groups organized via covalent linkages, which were synthesized by sequential reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer radical polymerization (RAFT), "click" chemistry, cast/crosslinking process, and solid state quaternization. Significant enhancement in conductivities was observed and presumably attributed to the formation of ion transport channels directed by polycation chains. Excellent membrane performance were observed, including conductivities, water diffusivities, and fuel cell power densities. In Chapter 3, phosphonium containing block copolymers were synthesized and subjected to morphology characterization. Using Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), it was observed that these materials form well-ordered morphologies upon solvent casting, and the ionic block preferred to form a continuous phase. By comparing the anion conductivities, the matrix in a hexagonal phase was proved to be more efficient in ion transport than lamellae. Polycyclooctene (PCOE) based triblock copolymers were synthesized in Chapter 4, by using a special chain transfer agent (CTA) to mediate Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) and reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer radical polymerization (RAFT). The well-defined melting transition (~50 oC) of PCOE enabled the investigation of the thermal transition in hydrophobic block affecting ionic domain behavior. Then metal ion doped star block copolymers were investigated in bulk and thin film forms to demonstrate that the star block copolymer architecture can facilitate microphase separation and thus the preparation of smaller features. Using an ortho-nitrobenzyl ester junction, triblock copolymers based on PEO and PSt were synthesized and applied to hierarchical pattern fabrication in self-assembled thin films. During these studies, the single monomer insertion methodology was developed for high efficiency synthesis of (multi)functional RAFT CTAs. The molecular characterization and controlled polymerization results were documented in Chapter 7. The last chapter contains outlooks based on the research in this dissertation. Methods to improve the previously presented materials were listed. Also, fundamental questions were raised on ion transport membranes, and possible ways to answer them were provided. In addition, potential research directions are proposed.
Download or read book Polymer Electrolytes written by Tan Winie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of the main characterization techniques of polymer electrolytes and their applications in electrochemical devices Polymer Electrolytes is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the characterization and applications of polymer electrolytes. The authors ? noted experts on the topic ? discuss the various characterization methods, including impedance spectroscopy and thermal characterization. The authors also provide information on the myriad applications of polymer electrolytes in electrochemical devices, lithium ion batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells and electrochromic windows. Over the past three decades, researchers have been developing new polymer electrolytes and assessed their application potential in electrochemical and electrical power generation, storage, and conversion systems. As a result, many new polymer electrolytes have been found, characterized, and applied in electrochemical and electrical devices. This important book: -Reviews polymer electrolytes, a key component in electrochemical power sources, and thus benefits scientists in both academia and industry -Provides an interdisciplinary resource spanning electrochemistry, physical chemistry, and energy applications -Contains detailed and comprehensive information on characterization and applications of polymer electrolytes Written for materials scientists, physical chemists, solid state chemists, electrochemists, and chemists in industry professions, Polymer Electrolytes is an essential resource that explores the key characterization techniques of polymer electrolytes and reveals how they are applied in electrochemical devices.
Download or read book Perfluorinated Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cells written by Tatsuhiro Okada and published by Nova Science Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2008 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book the authors focus on the ion and water transport characteristics in Nafion and other perfluorinated ionomer membranes that are recently attracting attention in various fields such as water electrolysis, mineral recovery, electrochemical devises and energy conversion. Methodology of measurements and data analysis is first presented that enables basic characterisation of transport parameters in the perfluorinated ionomer membranes. Cation exchange isotherm data are collected in binary cation systems, with the aim to see the behaviours of cationic species that exist with H+ in the membrane. Water transference coefficients, ionic transference numbers, ionic mobilities and other membrane transport parameters are measured in single and mixed counter cation systems using electrochemical methods. Diffusion coefficients of water and cations are also measured by pulsed-field-gradient spin-echo NMR (PGSE-NMR) at various temperatures in different kinds of perfluorinated ionomer membranes. The results are discussed in two perspectives. One is to predict the hydration state in perfluorosulfonated ionomer membranes in relation to the possible degradation of performances in fuel cells under contaminated conditions with foreign cations. An analytical formulation of membrane transport equations with proper boundary conditions is proposed, and using various parameters of membrane transport, a simple diagnosis of water dehydration problem is carried out. This analysis leads one to an effective control of fuel cell operation conditions, especially from viewpoint of proper water management. The others are to elucidate the ion and water transport mechanisms in the membrane in relation to polymer structures (e.g., different ion exchange capacity), and to propose a new design concept of polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications. Additionally for this purpose methanol and other alcohols are penetrated into the membrane, and alcohol permeability, membrane swelling, ionic conductivity and diffusion coefficients of water and CH3 are measured systematically for various kinds of membranes to cope with the problem of methanol crossover in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).It is found that in order to realise a high ionic conductivity in the membrane, one should aim at a polymer structure through molecular design that takes into account the relative size of ions with a hydration shell against the size and atmosphere of ionic channels. For DMFC, a partially cross-linked polymer chain with high degree of hydrophilic ion transport paths based on phase-separated structures is recommended. Various possibilities of such polymer electrolytes are discussed.
Download or read book Experimental Characterization of Water Sorption and Transport Properties of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cells written by Libeth Maldonado Sánchez and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall aim of this PhD thesis was to characterize the properties of commercial Nafion N115 and Nafion NRE212 membranes in term of water sorption, transport, and mechanical properties over a wide range of experimental conditions. Because of the high dispersion of the data in the literature, our primary objective was to gather a comprehensive set of experimental measurements and to compare them with published results. Simple and reproducible protocols allowed us to measure the membrane properties over a wide range of experimental conditions and to study the influence of certain parameters on their evolution. For example, the samples were heat-treated at different temperatures and the effect of thermal history on water sorption, transport and mechanical properties was investigated. Nafion membranes were also exposed to moderate temperature (60°C - 80°C) and constant relative humidity (RH = 0.3 to 0.95) for long periods of time, which is known to cause a so-called ?hygrothermal aging? resulting in a decrease in their sorption capacity and proton conductivity. Such effects were observed but they appeared to be reversible and without noticeable consequences in term of fuel cell performance. Our experimental results can be used in studies involving water transport, water management and durability of fuel cells, especially for numerical simulation or modelling. More fundamentally, they can help understanding the thermodynamics of sorption and transport phenomena in PFSA membranes.
Download or read book The Synthesis Characterization and Electrochemical Analysis of Structured Polymer Electrolytes Having Strong Ionic Interactions written by Sebastian T. Russell and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polymer electrolytes, ionic monomers catenated into a macromolecule, have received a considerable attention in the past decade as they combine the mechanical benefits of flexible chain with the ionic properties of liquid electrolytes. For this reason, they have been widely accepted as potential ion conducting membrane candidates for electrolyzers, energy storage devices, and desalination applications. In efforts to improve the efficiency of polymer electrolyte separators a block copolymer paradigm has been employed. This material's strategy allows for a spatial separation of the components that control the mechanical and electrochemical properties and thus enables independent engineering of each. Charge - neutral block copolymers (CN-BCPs), a diblock copolymer containing a polyelectrolyte block, attempt to leverage this paradigm, however, to date, the impact ions have on the CN-BCP self-assembly is still an open question. In this dissertation, we are devoted to uncovering the fundamental impact of ionic interactions on CN-BCP self-assembly in bulk and thin-films.
Download or read book Organic Inorganic Composite Polymer Electrolyte Membranes written by Dr Inamuddin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the latest developments in the area of polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) used for high-temperature fuel cells. Featuring contributions from an international array of researchers, it presents a unified viewpoint on the operating principles of fuel cells, various methodologies used for the fabrication of PEMs, and issues related to the chemical and mechanical stabilities of the membranes. Special attention is given to the fabrication of electrospun nanocomposite membranes. The editors have consciously placed an emphasis on developments in the area of fast-growing and promising PEM materials obtained via hygroscopic inorganic fillers, solid proton conductors, heterocyclic solvents, ionic liquids, anhydrous H3PO4 blends, and heteropolyacids. This book is intended for fuel cell researchers and students who are interested in a deeper understanding of the organic–inorganic membranes used in fuel cells, membrane fabrication methodologies, properties and clean energy applications.
Download or read book Synthesis and Characterization of Perfluorinated Sulfonimide Copolymers as Polymer Electrolyte Membranes written by Shuang Zhou and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonic Acid Containing Polyimides for Polymer Electrolyte Membranes PEMs in Fuel Cells written by Hyoung-Juhn Kim and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Redox Flow Batteries written by Huamin Zhang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flow batteries have received attention in large-scale energy storage due to their flexible design, high safety, high energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness. In recent years, they have been rapidly developed and tested in a variety of scales that prove their feasibility and advantages of use. As energy becomes a global focus, it is important to consider flow battery systems. This book offers a detailed introduction to the function of different kinds of redox flow batteries, including vanadium flow batteries, as well as the electrochemical processes for their development, materials and components, applications, and near future prospects. Redox Flow Batteries: Fundamentals and Applications will give readers a full understanding of flow batteries from fundamentals to commercial applications.
Download or read book Developing Rigid Polymer Electrolytes written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is a reprint of a paper published in Polymer Preprints, Vol. 45, No. 2, by the American Chemical Society in Fall 2004. The focus of this research is the synthesis and characterization of highly conductive rigid polymer electrolytes. Traditional solvent-free polymer electrolytes allow for long-range ion diffusion by means of ion-polymer coupling in the amorphous phase of the polymer host. Coupled systems typically require low glass transition temperatures for fast ion diffusion, resulting in poor mechanical properties when fillers are not added. The effort described here explores polymer electrolytes in which ion diffusion is decoupled from polymer motion. These materials allow for the development of polymers with desirable structure and fast ion transport at low temperatures. This is accomplished through the design of high dielectric polymer hosts with large internal free volume. The recently reported step polymerization using vinylene carbonate and oxalic acid derivatives was modified to eliminate the formation of a dominant byproduct, and extended to include more robust but less reactive monomers, including derivatives of 3-sulfolene, maleimide, and malonic acid.
Download or read book PEM Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production written by Dmitri Bessarabov and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ever-increasing dependence on green energy has brought on a renewed interest in polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolysis as a viable solution for hydrogen production. While alkaline water electrolyzers have been used in the production of hydrogen for many years, there are certain advantages associated with PEM electrolysis and its relevan
