ResumenMembranas de intercambio protónico fueron sintetizadas a partir de la mezcla de poliéster insaturada y látex natural. Esta mezcla fue sometida a procesos de sulfonación, vulcanización dinámica y adición de carga (dióxido de titanio) y se evaluaron las propiedades fisicoquímicas y mecánicas de las membranas preparadas. Se encontró que la membrana vulcanizada y cargada al 5% exhibe el mayor intercambio iónico (0.24 meq/g), debido a que el contenido de dióxido de titanio representa el nivel apropiado de saturación de material inorgánico. Por otra parte, la cercanía de las funcionalidades carboxílicas, producto de la vulcanización, contribuye a que el flujo protónico sea continuo. Adicionalmente, este tipo de membrana presentó una retención de agua de 14.9% y una estabilidad mecánica apropiada, por lo que se considera que las membranas sintetizadas tienen alto potencial en la aplicación en celdas de combustible. Palabras clave: membrana de intercambio protónico, poliéster insaturado, celda de combustible, vulcanización dinámica Synthesis of Proton Exchange Membranes from Blend of Unsaturated Polyester Resin and Natural Latex, for use in Fuel Cells AbstractProton exchange membranes were synthesized from the blend of unsaturated polyester and natural rubber. This mixture was subjected to processes of sulfonation, dynamic vulcanization and addition of inorganic load (titanium dioxide) and physicochemical and mechanical properties of the prepared membranes were evaluated. It was found that the vulcanized and 5% loaded membrane exhibits the highest ion exchange capacity (0.24 meq/g), due to the fact that the content of titanium dioxide is at the appropriate level of inorganic material saturation. Also, the proximity of the carboxylic functionalities, due to the vulcanization process, contributes to the continuous proton flux. Additionally, this type of membrane presented a water uptake of 14.9% and adequate mechanical strength, so it is considered that these membranes have high potential for fuel cell applications.
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