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This study discusses the effect of carboxylated (COOH) and phosphonated (PO3H2) single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) on the transport properties of sulfonated poly(styrene‐isobutylene‐styrene) (SO3H SIBS) as polymer nanocomposite membranes (PNMs) for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and chemical and biological protective clothing (CBPC) applications. The properties were determined as a function of sulfonation level of SIBS, SWCNTs functionalization and loading. A comprehensive materials characterization study was performed to understand the interactions between the nanofillers and the functionalized polymer matrix, and to determine the effect of their incorporation on the resulting nanostructure of the PNMs. Results indicate that the sulfonation level is the variable that dictates nanofiller dispersion, mechanical properties, water absorption capabilities, morphology, and oxidative stability of SO3H SIBS. Meanwhile, the nanofiller loading and functionalization influenced the transport properties. The nanofillers reduced methanol permeation. PO3H2SWCNTs increased the proton conductivity but at a high sulfonation level (i.e.
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10078168
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry
- Volume:
- 56
- Issue:
- 21
- ISSN:
- 0887-624X
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- p. 2475-2495
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- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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