Proton exchange membranes based on the short-side-chain perfluorinated ionomer for high temperature direct methanol fuel cells

• Published in: Desalination Vol. 199; no. 1; pp. 271 - 273
• Main Authors: Arico', A.S., Baglio, V., Di Blasi, A., Antonucci, V., Cirillo, L., Ghielmi, A., Arcella, V.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 20.11.2006; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Direct methanol fuel cells; Energy; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc; Exact sciences and technology; Fuel cell performance; Fuel cells; High temperature polymer electrolyte; Perfluorinated ionomer membrane; Pollution; Direct methanol fuel cells; Perfluorinated ionomer membrane; High temperature polymer electrolyte; Fuel cell performance; Ionomer; Electrolyte; Fuel cell
• ISSN: 0011-9164; 1873-4464
• DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2006.03.065

Short-side-chain Hyflon® perfluorinated ionomer based membrane was investigated as electrolyte for high temperature direct methanol fuel cells. A fuel cell performance approaching 300 mW cm –2 was achieved at 140°C in the presence of 1M methanol and air feed. Stable electrochemical performance was achieved indicating suitable perspective for high temperature operation of Hyflon® membrane.