Nafion membrane coated with sulfonated poly(vinyl alcohol)-nafion film for direct methanol fuel cells

Zhi Gang Shao, I. Ming Hsing*

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Abstract

We report a Nafion 112 (DuPont)-based membrane containing a recast film made of sulfonated poly(vinyl alcohol) and Nafion composite for the direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). Without a significant increase in the membrane resistance, this composite membrane demonstrates a reduction of the methanol permeation rate by as much as 48% when compared to the native Nafion. This membrane is mechanically robust and should be a suitable membrane electrolyte for the DMFC.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)A185-A187
JournalElectrochemical and Solid-State Letters
Volume5
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2002

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