Investigation of a cation exchange membrane comprising Sulphonated Poly Ether Ether Ketone and Sulphonated Titanium Nanotubes in Microbial Fuel Cell and preliminary insights on microbial adhesion

Nanocomposite use in MFCs: a state of the art review

“…27,201 Furthermore, TiO 2 antibacterial capabilities aid in improved membrane antifouling performance, which leads to improved MFC performance since biolm growth on membrane surfaces negatively affects proton conductivity. 202 As already mentioned, MOFs are also suitable as a PEM material, due to high porosity which can create channels for protons to travel through. To supply sufficient contacts for proton exchange in the MFC process, MOF materials have a large effective surface area that can hold plenty of acid groups and water molecules.…”

Preparation and Characterization of LCT/SPEEK Composite Membrane for PEMFC Application

“…[3][4][5][6] Among the various fuel cells, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) possess beneficial features such as high energy density, sustained operation, lower operating temperature, cost, pollution and fast start up. [7][8][9][10][11][12] The proton exchange membrane (PEM) is a key component in the system, which functions as an electrolyte for transferring protons from the anode to the cathode as well as providing a barrier to the passage of electrons and gas cross-leaks between the electrodes. [13][14][15] It is recognized that Nafion is the most widely used electrolyte membrane due to its high mechanical and chemical stability and excellent proton conductivity.…”

Organic Solvent-Resistant and Robust Kevlar Nanofiber-Based Cation-Exchange Membranes for Improved Electrodialysis Performance

“…A large number of organic solvents are required for separation, purification, organic synthesis, catalysis, and other processes in the fields of food, biomedicine, fine chemical, and petrochemical industries. − On the one hand, the direct emission of these organic solvents will not only cause energy waste but also result in great harm to the environment and human body . On the other hand, most of the chemical industry processes are carried out in organic solvents, and separation and purification of the products in the corresponding solutions have also become a major difficulty in the industry. , Electrodialysis (ED) is a relatively mature technology in the membrane separation process. − It has been widely used in the chemical and light industry and other industries. In particular, the preparation of pure water and the treatment of three-wastes in environmental protection are the most important .…”

“…4 On the other hand, most of the chemical industry processes are carried out in organic solvents, and separation and purification of the products in the corresponding solutions have also become a major difficulty in the industry. 5,6 Electrodialysis (ED) is a relatively mature technology in the membrane separation process. 7−10 It has been widely used in the chemical and light industry and other industries.…”