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Novel polysulfone/sulfonated polyaniline/niobium pentoxide polymer blend nanocomposite membranes for fuel cell applications

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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
Volume 138, Issue 41, Pages -

Publisher

WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/app.51207

Keywords

composites; electrochemistry; membranes

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  1. Department of Sceince and Technology [SR/FST/CST266/2015(c)]

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A new series of polymer nanocomposite membranes were successfully prepared using solution casting technique, showcasing potential applications in fuel cells. The addition of niobium pentoxide significantly improved the membrane's ionic conductivity and thermal oxidative stability.
New series of polymer nanocomposite membranes were prepared from polysulfone (PSU), sulfonated polyaniline (SPANI) and niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) by solution casting technique. In order to assess the suitability of the polymer electrolytes in fuel cell applications, the membranes were characterized with respect to their physicochemical properties. Scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data confirmed the successful incorporation of nanofillers into the polymer matrix. The membrane loaded with 10 wt% of niobium pentoxide into PSU/SPANI exhibited a proton conductivity of 0.0674 S cm(-1), whereas the control membrane showed 0.0110 S cm(-1). The incorporation of niobium pentoxide into pristine polymer not only improved the ionic conductivity but also enhanced the thermal and oxidative stabilities. The substantial results achieved with the organic-inorganic polymer composites derived from PSU-SPANI and Nb2O5 have been established and can be viable materials for electrolyte in fuel cell applications.

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