Nafion and modified-Nafion membranes for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: An overview

Sahu, AK and Pitchumani, S and Sridhar, P and Shukla, AK (2009) Nafion and modified-Nafion membranes for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: An overview. In: Bulletin of Materials Science, 32 (3). pp. 285-294.

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Abstract

Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) employ membrane electrolytes for proton transport during the cell reaction. The membrane forms a key component of the PEFC and its performance is controlled by several physical parameters, viz. water up-take, ion-exchange capacity, proton conductivity and humidity. The article presents an overview on Nafion membranes highlighting their merits and demerits with efforts on modified-Nafion membranes.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Bulletin of Materials Science
Publisher:	Indian Academy of Sciences.
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Academy of Sciences.
Keywords:	Composite membrane;relative humidity;surface area;PEFC
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2010 09:41
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 05:56
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/26067

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