Recent advances in ionic polymer–metal composite actuators and their modeling and applications

C Jo, D Pugal, IK Oh, KJ Kim, K Asaka - Progress in Polymer Science, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC)
actuators. Recently, strong emphasis has been put on investigating various ionic polymer …

Styrenic Block copolymer‐based thermoplastic elastomers in smart applications: Advances in synthesis, microstructure, and structure–property relationships—a …

P Maji, K Naskar - Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Styrenic block copolymers (SBC) have been gaining attention as a specialty material in
elastomer and composite industries over an extended period. Its unique segmental …

Preparation and characterization of crosslinked PVA/SiO2 hybrid membranes containing sulfonic acid groups for direct methanol fuel cell applications

DS Kim, HB Park, JW Rhim, YM Lee - Journal of Membrane Science, 2004 - Elsevier
Organic–inorganic hybrids based on poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/SiO2 hybrid membranes
containing sulfonic acid groups were prepared using the sol–gel process under acidic …

Polymer electrolyte membranes for the direct methanol fuel cell: a review

NW Deluca, YA Elabd - Journal of Polymer Science Part B …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) has the potential to replace lithium‐ion rechargeable
batteries in portable electronic devices, but currently experiences significant power density …

Anion exchange membranes based on quaternized polystyrene-block-poly (ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-polystyrene for direct methanol alkaline fuel cells

QH Zeng, QL Liu, I Broadwell, AM Zhu, Y Xiong… - Journal of Membrane …, 2010 - Elsevier
A novel anion exchange membrane has been prepared using polystyrene-block-poly
(ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-polystyrene (SEBS) as a starting material. Chloromethyl …

Review of nanomaterials-assisted ion exchange membranes for electromembrane desalination

A Alabi, A AlHajaj, L Cseri, G Szekely, P Budd, L Zou - npj Clean Water, 2018 - nature.com
In order to address the increasing demand for fresh water due to accelerated social and
economic growth in the world, water treatment technologies, such as desalination, have …

[HTML][HTML] Sulfonated poly ether sulfone/heteropoly acid composite membranes as electrolytes for the improved power generation of proton exchange membrane fuel …

AR Kim, CJ Park, M Vinothkannan, DJ Yoo - Composites Part B …, 2018 - Elsevier
The organic/inorganic hybrid membranes consisting of different concentrations of
phosphotungstic acid (PWA) in sulfonated poly ether sulfone (SPES) were constructed for …

Aryl ether-free polymer electrolytes for electrochemical and energy devices

EJ Park, P Jannasch, K Miyatake, C Bae… - Chemical Society …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Anion exchange polymers (AEPs) play a crucial role in green hydrogen production through
anion exchange membrane water electrolysis. The chemical stability of AEPs is paramount …

Synthesis of Sulfonated Polysulfone-block-PVDF Copolymers:  Enhancement of Proton Conductivity in Low Ion Exchange Capacity Membranes

Y Yang, Z Shi, S Holdcroft - Macromolecules, 2004 - ACS Publications
The study of proton conducting polymers is of interest due to their application in proton
exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Although much attention continues to be paid to …

Performance analysis of polymer electrolyte membranes for direct methanol fuel cells

F Lufrano, V Baglio, P Staiti, V Antonucci - Journal of Power Sources, 2013 - Elsevier
The status of research and development of polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) for direct
methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) is described. Perfluorosulfonic acid membranes, eg Nafion, are …