Electrospun nanofibre composite polymer electrolyte fuel cell and electrolysis membranes. (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sood, Rakhi; Cavaliere, Sara; Jones, Deborah J.; Rozière, Jacques
• Is Part Of: Nano energy. Volume 26(2016:Aug.)
• Page Start: 729
• Page End: 745
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: PEMFC proton exchange membrane fuel cells -- DMFC direct methanol fuel cell -- MEA membrane electrode assembly -- PEM proton exchange membrane -- AEM alkaline exchange membranes -- 3D 3-dimensional -- LbL layer by layer -- SEM scanning electron microscopy -- PTFE poly tetrafluoroethylene -- PVDF poly vinylidene fluoride -- PVA polyvinyl alcohol -- PS polystyrene -- PEO poly ethylene oxide -- PI polyimide -- PPSU polyphenylsulfone -- PBI polybenzimidazole -- PFSA perfluorosulfonic acid -- PAA poly(acrylic acid) -- PVP poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) -- PSSA poly(styrenesulfonic acid) -- PES poly(ethersulfone) -- PAN polyacrylonitrile -- PDDA poly(diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride) -- PTHTP poly-(trimethyl hexamethylene terephthalamide) -- PPO poly(phenyleneoxide) -- PAI-PTM poly(amide-co-imide)-poly(trimellitic anhydride chloride-co-4, 4′-methylenedianiline) -- PDAC poly(diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride) -- SCPI sulfonated polyimide copolymer -- SPAES sulfonated poly (arylene ether sulfone) -- SPES sulfonated poly (ether sulfone) -- sPOSS sulfonated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane -- SPEEK sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) -- SPI sulfonated polyimide -- SPS sulfonated polystyrene -- NOA 63 norland optical adhesive -- C-PAMPS cross-linked poly(2-acrylamido-2-meathylpropane-sulfonic acid) -- CMPSF chloromethylated polysulfone -- BPPO bromomethylated polyphenylene oxide -- IEC ion exchange capacity -- wt% weight percent -- vol% volume percent -- RH relative humidity -- RT room temperature -- DMF dimethylformamide -- DMAc dimethylacetamide -- DMSO dimethylsulfoxide -- THF tetrahydrofuran -- IPA isopropyl alcohol -- NMP N-methly-2-pyrrolidone -- GPTMS 3-glycidyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane -- H3PO4 orthophosphoric acid -- THPSA 3-trihydroxysilyl-1-propanesulfonic acid -- CDP caesium dihydrogen phosphate -- S-ZrO2 sulfated zirconia -- SA sulfonic acid -- PA phosphoric acid -- SiO2 silica -- CTAB cetyltrimethylammonium bromide -- BPO benzoyl peroxide -- DVB divinylbenzene -- GA glutaraldehyde -- NA not available -- Sol. solution -- σ proton conductivity -- Ρ power density -- UV ultra-violet rays -- EW equivalent weight -- DI deionised -- ADL acid doping level; PEMFC -- DMFC -- Electrospinning -- Nanofibres -- Polymer electrolyte/proton conducting membranes -- Mechanical reinforcement -- Inorganic materials -- Crosslinking; Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanostructured materials -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Nanoscience; Nanostructured materials; Nanotechnology; Power resources -- Technological innovations; Periodicals; 621.042
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2016.06.027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2211-2855

Abstract

Abstract: Large-scale commercialisation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology for automotive and stationary applications demands the development of a robust, durable and cost-effective materials. In this regard, ionomer membranes being present at the core of PEMFCs are required to maintain elevated proton conductivity, high mechanical strength and low gas permeability during the lifespan of the fuel cell. These challenges are addressed by investigating novel nano-structured membrane materials possessing long-range spatial organisation of ionic and hydrophobic domains at the micro- and nano-scales. Electrospinning, a versatile and easily up-scalable tool for the preparation of nanofibrous polymers and ceramics with targeted architectures, is being extensively applied for the development of nanostructured electrolyte membranes. This review describes the most important advances in the use of electrospun materials for the preparation of new generation fuel cell proton conducting membranes. It also highlights the challenges to be overcome and the new directions and future application fields of composite nanofibre-based membranes in the broader context of energy materials. Graphical abstract: This review describes the advances in the use of electrospun materials for the preparation of new generation fuel cell proton conducting membranes, as well as the challenges to be overcome and the new directions and future application fields in the broader context of energy materials. Highlights: New generation fuel cell proton exchange membranes based on electrospun materials. Nanofibre reinforced membranes based on different architectures discussed in-depth. Challenges, new directions and future application fields of nanofibre reinforced membranes.