On the evolution of sulfonated polyphenylenes as proton exchange membranes for fuel cells
The recent expansion in proton exchange membrane (PEM) research has been
commensurate with the growth of PEM fuel cell research. Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) …
commensurate with the growth of PEM fuel cell research. Perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) …
Ionomers for electrochemical energy conversion & storage technologies
Ionomers, which are used as polymer electrolyte membranes as well as catalyst binders in
membrane electrode assemblies, are a key component of electrochemical energy …
membrane electrode assemblies, are a key component of electrochemical energy …
[HTML][HTML] Separation and concentration of rare earth elements from wastewater using electrodialysis technology
Rare earth elements (REEs) including Scandium (Sc) are critical raw materials which are
greatly needed in the advancement of many modern technologies. Due to the problems …
greatly needed in the advancement of many modern technologies. Due to the problems …
Molecular branching as a simple approach to improving polymer electrolyte membranes
M Adamski, TJG Skalski, EM Schibli, M Killer… - Journal of Membrane …, 2020 - Elsevier
A series of branched, sulfonated, phenylated poly (phenylene) s were synthesized by
introduction of varying molar ratios of trifunctional monomer into the polymerization mixture …
introduction of varying molar ratios of trifunctional monomer into the polymerization mixture …
Diels–Alder polymerization: a versatile synthetic method toward functional polyphenylenes, ladder polymers and graphene nanoribbons
Abstract The Diels–Alder reaction has been widely used in synthetic organic chemistry since
its discovery in 1928. The catalyst-free nature, functional group tolerance and high efficiency …
its discovery in 1928. The catalyst-free nature, functional group tolerance and high efficiency …
Structure–property relationships in sterically congested proton-conducting poly (phenylene) s: the impact of biphenyl linearity
The structure–property relationship of sulfonated phenylated poly (phenylene) s possessing
either angled or linear backbone moieties was investigated. Polymers were synthesized …
either angled or linear backbone moieties was investigated. Polymers were synthesized …
Understanding of nanophase separation and hydrophilic morphology in Nafion and SPEEK membranes: A combined experimental and theoretical studies
R Wang, S Liu, L Wang, M Li, C Gao - Nanomaterials, 2019 - mdpi.com
The understanding of the relationship between the chemical structure and the hydrophilic
structure is crucial for the designing of high-performance PEMs. Comparative studies in …
structure is crucial for the designing of high-performance PEMs. Comparative studies in …
6FDA-DABA polyimide, polyphenylene, and polyimide-polyphenylene multiblock synthesis, characterization, and membrane gas separation performance and …
F Huang, TD Largier, W Khan, W Zheng… - Journal of Membrane …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract A 6FDA-DABA (6FD) polyimide, polyphenylene (PP), and multiblock copolymer
(6FD-PP) materials were synthesized using sequential polycondensation and Diels-Alder …
(6FD-PP) materials were synthesized using sequential polycondensation and Diels-Alder …
Solution-blended sulfonated polyphenylene and branched poly (arylene ether sulfone): Synthesis, state of water, surface energy, proton transport, and fuel cell …
B Motealleh, F Huang, TD Largier, W Khan… - Polymer, 2019 - Elsevier
A poly (arylene ether sulfone)(PAES) was synthesized with a sulfonated poly (phenyl
sulfone) side-chain (sB) to create a branched sBPAES ionomer. This sBPAES ionomer was …
sulfone) side-chain (sB) to create a branched sBPAES ionomer. This sBPAES ionomer was …
Effect of steric constraints on the physico‐electrochemical properties of sulfonated polyaromatic copolymers
The impact of incorporating additional steric restrictions into highly sterically encumbered
sulfonated polyaromatic polymers was investigated. Copolymers possessing between 0 and …
sulfonated polyaromatic polymers was investigated. Copolymers possessing between 0 and …