Bio‐inspired proton conducting phytagel derived zwitterionic complex membranes for fuel cells

Abstract

This study proves synthesis of carbohydrate polymer phytagel based composite proton exchange membranes and employed for their applications in proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Phytagel was sulfonated using chlorosulfonic acid and corresponding composite membranes were prepared by loading different amounts of sulfamic acid (SA) to improve their proton conductivity.

Analysis of proton exchange membranes for fuel cells based on statistical theory and data mining

“…This can be seen in ref. 87 , 88 , 89 , 90 , 91 . The blue cluster mainly includes 8 keywords: composite membrane, conductivity, copolymers, crosslinking, high temperature PEM, morphology, polybenzimidazole, and thermal stability.…”

Carbon and graphene quantum dots in fuel cell application: An overview

“…Some methods can use the dumping of carbon‐based raw material to produce new material rich in oxygen‐containing functional groups, and this is great for solubility and functionalization. Table 1 describes the different origins and synthesis methods of GQDs 13‐33,35 . GQDs can be produced by physical or chemical means of cutting from materials such as graphene, graphite oxide, coal, CNTs, or carbon fibers (CFs).…”

“…Table 1 describes the different origins and synthesis methods of GQDs. 35 GQDs can be produced by physical or chemical means of cutting from materials such as graphene, graphite oxide, coal, CNTs, or carbon fibers (CFs).…”

“…The PEM, ion conduction electrolyte, a cathode, and an anode are the primary components of a fuel cell, as shown in Figure 2 schematically. Three are commonly referred to as the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) in combination, or simply as a single cell fuel cell 35 . The most straightforward instance is a fuel such as hydrogen in the anode compartment, and the cathode compartment is an oxidized substance, typically oxygen.…”

“…Three are commonly referred to as the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) in combination, or simply as a single cell fuel cell. 35 The most straightforward instance is a fuel such as hydrogen in the anode compartment, and the cathode compartment is an oxidized substance, typically oxygen. Oxygen and hydrogen react in producing water has an overall chemical driving force.…”