Electrochemical Polymer Electrolyte Membranes

This book covers polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) from fundamentals to applications, describing their structure, properties, characterization, synthesis, and use in electrochemical energy storage and solar energy conversion technologies. The text discusses cutting-edge methodologies in PEM material selection and fabrication, providing an overview of the state of the art of PEM development, while pointing out important challenges and recommending mitigation strategies to improve PEM performance. It analyzes the current integration of PEMs with primary power devices and explores research trends for the next generation of PEMs.

Overview of Electrochemical Polymer Electrolyte Membranes. Perfluorinated Polymer Electrolyte Membranes. Sulfonated Polyimide Membranes. Sulfonated Poly(Ether Sulfone) Membranes. Sulfonated Poly(Ether Ketone) Membranes. Sulfonated Polyphenylenes and the Related Copolymer Membranes. Polyphosphazene Membranes. Phosphoric Acid-Doped Polybenzimidazole Membranes for High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Hybrid/Composite Membranes. Aliphatic Polymer Electrolyte Membranes. Aromatic Polymer Electrolyte Membranes as Hydroxide Conductors. Theoretical Modeling of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes.