Hybrid Membranes of Polymer/Clay for Fuel Cell Applications. Part 2. Sulphonated Poly(Carbonate) Nanocomposites

作者:de Oliveira Gomes Ana Catarina; Muglia Machado Isabela Maria; Ruvolo Filho Adhemar Calla; Pessan Luiz A; Paranhos Caio Marcia
来源:Polimeros-Ciencia e Tecnologia, 2014, 24(3): 402-410.
DOI:10.4322/polimeros.2013.049

摘要

Ion-conducting polymeric membranes have been studied for use in fuel cells. However, polymeric membranes available in the market show some disadvantages. Here we modified polycarbonate chemically for use as ion-conducting membranes, and investigated its performance. The use of the nanoclay sepiolite aimed at improving the mechanical and thermal resistance, which are negatively affected by polymer sulphonation. The membranes were evaluated using FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, water swelling, water vapor uptake and ionic migration resistance. The results indicated it to be possible to reach a tradeoff between structure and properties for obtaining high-performance membranes.

  • 出版日期2014-6