Metal–organic framework (MOF) based proton conductors have received immense
importance recently. The present study endeavors to design two post synthetically modified …

It is challenging to fabricate high-performance degradable plastics that simultaneously
possess high mechanical strength, satisfactory water resistance and rapid degradation …

The aggregation behavior of perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) ionomers in a solvent is crucial
for the fabrication of catalyst inks for fuel cell applications. In this study, we extended a …

Gas permeation through proton exchange membranes affects a fuel cell's electrochemical
performance. To understand the gas permeation mechanism, gas permeability and wide …

Employing computer simulation to accurately and quantitatively predict the mechanical
properties of polymeric materials is a long-standing challenge. Herein, we consider two …

Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) is widely used as the membrane material for proton-exchange
membrane fuel cells, and its mechanical properties directly affect the stability and the life of …

The perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) membrane doped with two-dimensional conductive filler
Ti3C2T x is a fuel cell proton exchange membrane with high application potential …

The side chain (SC) length of perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) reportedly influences the proton
conductivity and mechanical strength of the membranes in the application of proton …

Molecular dynamics simulations are performed to investigate the nucleation and growth of
cavities in a hydrated Nafion membrane under mechanical deformation. The simulation …

Decreasing gas penetration has noticeable effects on the durability and performance of
Nafion based proton exchange membranes (PEMs). Experimental studies showed that …