Mixed matrix proton exchange membranes for fuel cells: State of the art and perspectives

• Published in: Progress in polymer science Vol. 57; pp. 103 - 152
• Main Authors: Bakangura, Erigene, Wu, Liang, Ge, Liang, Yang, Zhengjin, Xu, Tongwen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2016
• Subjects: Advanced materials; Carbon nanotubes; Electrolytes; Exchange; Fuel cell; Graphene; Mixed matrix; Oxides; Porous materials; Proton exchange membrane fuel cells; Proton exchange membranes; Proton transport; Strategy; SPAES; NAFB; SPI; GDL; AEMFC; MPTMS; PBI; CMC; s-MWCNT; SPEEK; PC-MMM; Al-MSU-F; DMFC; IEC; MEA; ICPTES; F–GO; HRTEM; MPs; PEMFC; TEOS; MMT; sPS; HPA; MWCNT; SEM; SPPO; AFC; Advanced materials; SOFC; Proton transport; PC-MOF; SAP; CNT; Proton exchange membranes; Mixed matrix; UANs; MCFCs; Fuel cell; SWCNT; PFSA; MOF; SiWA; GO; SPES; NAF; PEM; ZrP; s-SWCNT
• ISSN: 0079-6700; 1873-1619
• DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2015.11.004

Proton-conducting mixed matrix membranes (PC-MMMs) have received considerable interest as promising materials that combine the properties of, and create synergism from interactions between, polymeric and inorganic components. The PC-MMM exhibit superior characteristics compared to individual ion-conducting polymeric membranes or free-standing electrolyte inorganic films. Recent advancements in material preparation have enhanced the ability to design PC-MMMs with specified properties. This critical review discusses the progress of the development of PC-MMMs, with special focus on PC-MMMs based on emerging materials, such as porous materials, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene oxides (GOs). Major challenges facing PC-MMMs and strategies taken to overcome those challenges and future perspectives are discussed.