Tuning Alkaline Anion Exchange Membranes through Crosslinking: A Review of Synthetic Strategies and Property Relationships

Autor: Auston L. Clemens, Buddhinie S. Jayathilake, John J. Karnes, Johanna J. Schwartz, Sarah E. Baker, Eric B. Duoss, James S. Oakdale
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Polymers, Vol 15, Iss 6, p 1534 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2073-4360
DOI: 10.3390/polym15061534
Popis: Alkaline anion exchange membranes (AAEMs) are an enabling component for next-generation electrochemical devices, including alkaline fuel cells, water and CO2 electrolyzers, and flow batteries. While commercial systems, notably fuel cells, have traditionally relied on proton-exchange membranes, hydroxide-ion conducting AAEMs hold promise as a method to reduce cost-per-device by enabling the use of non-platinum group electrodes and cell components. AAEMs have undergone significant material development over the past two decades; however, challenges remain in the areas of durability, water management, high temperature performance, and selectivity. In this review, we survey crosslinking as a tool capable of tuning AAEM properties. While crosslinking implementations vary, they generally result in reduced water uptake and increased transport selectivity and alkaline stability. We survey synthetic methodologies for incorporating crosslinks during AAEM fabrication and highlight necessary precautions for each approach.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals
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