Preparation and Characterization of sPDVB/SPPO Composite Proton Exchange Membrane for Fuel Cell

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In this study, a series of composite proton exchange membranes are prepared from sulfonated polydivinyl benzene (sPDVB) microspheres and sulfonated polyphenyl ether (SPPO). The PDVB microsphers and PPO are functionalized by direct sulfonation. The synthesis products are characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy technique (FT-IR), thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscope (SEM). The incorporation of sPDVB decreases the water uptake and proton exchange capacity, so the proton conductivity is lower than that of blank SPPO membrane. But the composite membranes still have the excellent conductivity range from 4.88×10-2 to 6.99×10-2 Scm-1.

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