Composite Nafion membranes containing three natural zeolites (Mordenite, Chabazite and Clinoptilolite) were prepared by using a recast procedure for application in high temperature Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). The Nafion-zeolite membranes have shown good properties for high temperature DMFC application, due to their improved water retention characteristics. A maximum power density of 390 mW cm)2 was achieved at 140 °C with the mordenite-based composite membranes in the presence of oxygen feed. The electrochemical behaviour of the composite membranes was interpreted in the light of surface properties and acidic characteristics of the fillers.
Zeolite-based composite membranes for high temperature direct methanol fuel cells
TRICOLI, VINCENZO;
2005-01-01
Abstract
Composite Nafion membranes containing three natural zeolites (Mordenite, Chabazite and Clinoptilolite) were prepared by using a recast procedure for application in high temperature Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs). The Nafion-zeolite membranes have shown good properties for high temperature DMFC application, due to their improved water retention characteristics. A maximum power density of 390 mW cm)2 was achieved at 140 °C with the mordenite-based composite membranes in the presence of oxygen feed. The electrochemical behaviour of the composite membranes was interpreted in the light of surface properties and acidic characteristics of the fillers.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
