Proton conductive membranes based on acrylic monomers and sol-gel system for electrochemical application

Анотація

Recently fuel cells are considered as a promising and eco-friendly technology for generating clean and efficient power, what is one of the sustainable development goals. For production of solid polyelectrolyte membrane – the main element of fuel cell – different proton conductive materials are tested. At present the only commercially successful solid polyelectrolyte membrane for fuel cell technology is DuPont’s Nafion (perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer) due to its high operating characteristics. However, Nafion-type membranes have some drawbacks, therefore, the researchers develop the alternative ion conductive materials, in particular, functional polymer and organic/inorganic materials have gained much attention.