Abstract
In this study, spirobiindane-based poly(arylene ether sulfone)s with quaternary ammonium-functionalized side chains were synthesized as alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cell (AEMFC) electrode binding materials. A series of novel AEMFC electrode ionomers with different main-chain structures were prepared. Three-dimensional spirobiindane structures were introduced to improve the gas permeability of the binding material. The ionomers were characterized by NMR and thermogravimetric analysis. Single-cell performance tests using the ionomers were also carried out. The ionomer sample with a spirobiindane unit in the polymer backbone and quaternary ammonium-functionalized hexyloxy side chain showed good potential for AEMFC applications. A single-cell using this ionomer as a binder exhibited a peak power density of 140 mW/cm2. The modification of main-chain is considered to be a suitable approach for the synthesis of AEMFC electrode ionomers. [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 275-281 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Macromolecular Research |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Mar 1 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020, The Polymer Society of Korea and Springer.
Keywords
- alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cell
- binder
- ionomer
- poly(arylene ether sulfone)
- spirobiindane unit
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemical Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry