Alkaline anion exchange membranes (AAEMs) are an important component of alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs), which facilitate the efficient conversion of fuels to electricity using nonplatinum electrode catalysts. However, low hydroxide conductivity and poor long-term alkaline stability of AAEMs are the major limitations for the widespread application of AEMFCs. In this paper, we report the synthesis of highly conductive and chemically stable AAEMs from the living polymerization of
The structure and properties of segmented block copolymer films of aromatic polyimide (PI) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) doped with an ionic liquid are studied for potential polymer electrolyte membrane applications for fuel cells. Poly(amic acid) precursors of PI‐PEG copolymers of 4,4′‐(hexafluoroisopropylidene) diphthalic anhydride, 4,4′‐(1,3‐phenylenedioxy) dianiline, and bis(3‐aminopropyl) terminated PEG (
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10461335
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
- Volume:
- 220
- Issue:
- 9
- ISSN:
- 1022-1352
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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