期刊
POLYMER TESTING
卷 45, 期 -, 页码 185-193出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.06.004
关键词
Sulfonated polysulfone; Chlorosulfonic acid; TMSCS; Impedance spectroscopy; PEMFC
资金
- Ministry of Science and Innovation [MAT2013-46452-C4-3-R]
- Regional Program of the Community of Madrid [MATERYENER3CM S2013/MIT-2753]
- Catedras de Excelencia of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
We describe the synthesis, as well as the electrochemical and structural characterization, of sulfonated polysulfone intended for use in PEM fuel cells. Starting from a commercial polysulfone, we assessed the performance of these prepared ionomers using synthesis protocols compatible with industrial production. The efficiency of the trimethylsilyl chlorosulfonate and chlorosulfonic acid reagents in the sulfonation process was confirmed by H-1 NMR, FTIR, elemental analysis, chemical titration and thermal analysis (DSC and TGA). Chlorosulfonic acid was the most effective sulfonation reagent. However, based on SEC-MALLS, this reagent induced degradation of the backbone that is detrimental to the thermomechanical stability and lifespan of the membranes. The electrical characterization of the membranes was undertaken using impedance spectroscopy in contact with different HCl aqueous solutions at various temperatures. The activation energies, which ranged from 8.2 to 11 kJ/mol, were in agreement with the prevailing proton vehicular mechanism. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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