NMR contributions to the study of water transfer in proton exchange membranes for fuel cells. - Université de Lorraine
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NMR contributions to the study of water transfer in proton exchange membranes for fuel cells.

Abstract

As programs to support efficient and sustainable energy sources are expanding, research into the potential applications of the hydrogen vector is accelerating. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells are electrochemical converters that transform the chemical energy of hydrogen into electrical energy. These devices are used today for low- and medium-power stationary applications and for mobility, in trains, cars, bicycles, etc. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells use a polymer membrane as the electrolyte. The role of the membrane is multiple: it must separate gases, be an electronic insulator and a very good ionic conductor. In addition, it must resist free-radical chemical attack and have good mechanical strength. Nafion-type perfluorinated membranes have all these properties: the fluorinated backbone is naturally hydrophobic, but the hydrophilic ionic groups give the material excellent water sorption properties. The water adsorbed in the structure is extremely mobile, acting as a transport medium for the protons generated at the anode. Although it has been studied for a long time and has been the subject of a large number of papers perfluorinated membranes are still the reference membranes today. This article reviews some contributions of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance methods in liquid state to the study of water properties in the structure of Nafion-type perfluorinated membranes.
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hal-04452621 , version 1 (13-02-2024)

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Jean-Christophe Perrin, Assma El Kaddouri, Laouès Guendouz, Christine Mrad, Kévin Mozet, et al.. NMR contributions to the study of water transfer in proton exchange membranes for fuel cells.. 2024. ⟨hal-04452621⟩
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