Electrochemical characterization of a PEM water electrolyzer based on a sulfonated polysulfone membrane

• Published in: Journal of membrane science Vol. 448; pp. 209 - 214
• Main Authors: Siracusano, S., Baglio, V., Lufrano, F., Staiti, P., Aricò, A.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.12.2013; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Cathodic polarization; Chemistry; Colloidal state and disperse state; Crossovers; Current density; Electrochemistry; Electrolytes; Electrolytic cells; Exact sciences and technology; Exchange resins and membranes; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; General and physical chemistry; Membranes; Non-perfluorinated polymers; PEM electrolyzer; Polarization; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Polysulfone resins; Sulfonated polysulfone membrane; Technology of polymers; Water electrolysis; Water electrolysis; Sulfonated polysulfone membrane; PEM electrolyzer; Non-perfluorinated polymers; Characterization; Water; Polymeric membrane; Electrolysis; Electrochemistry; Polymer; Electrolyzer

A polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) based on a non-perfluorinated polymer as an alternative to Nafion was investigated for application in a water electrolyzer. The sulfonated polysulfone (SPSf) was synthesized using trimethyl silyl chlorosulfonate as the sulfonating agent. The SPSf polymer was used...