Performance analysis of polymer electrolyte membranes for direct methanol fuel cells

• Published in: Journal of power sources Vol. 243; pp. 519 - 534
• Main Authors: Lufrano, F., Baglio, V., Staiti, P., Antonucci, V., Arico', A.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.12.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composite membranes; Crossovers; Density; Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation; Direct methanol fuel cells; Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering; Electrical power engineering; Electrochemical conversion: primary and secondary batteries, fuel cells; Electrolytes; Energy; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc; Exact sciences and technology; Fuel cells; Membranes; Methyl alcohol; Nations; Operating temperature; Perfluorosulfonic acid; Performance analysis; Polymer electrolyte membranes; Composite membranes; Polymer electrolyte membranes; Direct methanol fuel cells; Performance analysis; Perfluorosulfonic acid; Performance evaluation; Polymeric membrane; Ion exchange membrane; Fluorosulfuric acid; Alcohol fuel cells; Primary alcohol; Methanol

The status of research and development of polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) is described. Perfluorosulfonic acid membranes, e.g. Nafion, are widely used in fuel cell technology; but, despite their success, they show some drawbacks such as high cost, limited...