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JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
Volume 320, Issue 1-2, Pages 86-92Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2008.03.060
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composite membrane; fuel cell; methanol crossover; zeolite nanocrystals; acid functional groups
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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 Nallon 117 at 21 degrees C, and 63% higher at 80 degrees C. These 2.5 and 5wt% 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. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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