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Abstract In order to decrease the swelling of Nafion ® and reduce the dependency of proton conductivity on high relative humidity (RH), mesoporous hollow silica spheres were synthesized and dispersed… Click to show full abstract
Abstract In order to decrease the swelling of Nafion ® and reduce the dependency of proton conductivity on high relative humidity (RH), mesoporous hollow silica spheres were synthesized and dispersed in Nafion matrix as micro-water-tanks in the proton exchange membranes (PEM). The morphologies of MHSi and Nafion/MHSi composite membranes are characterized by SEM and TEM. The effects of MHSi on water uptake, swelling, dehydration rate and proton conductivity of the composite membranes were investigated. The results show that, with a suitable portion of MHSi in the membrane, composite PEMs with enhanced water uptake, reduced swelling and improved proton conductivity are obtained.
Journal Title: Polymer Testing
Year Published: 2017
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