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Proton-Conducting Polymer Electrolyte Membranes: Water and Structure in Charge

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This article reviews the structure and properties of aqueous-based proton-conducting membranes for fuel cell applications. We will discuss (1) structure of and phase separation in the membranes, (2) principles of proton mobility in hydrogen-bonded aqueous networks, (3) proton conductance through the percolating aqueous phase inside the membrane, and (4) the effects determining membrane performance in a fuel cell.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, V5A 1S6, Burnaby, British Colombia, Canada

    Michael Eikerling

  2. Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, National Research Council, V6T 1W5, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada

    Michael Eikerling

  3. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, London, UK

    Alexei A. Kornyshev

  4. Lehrstuhl für Theoretische Chemie, Universität Duisburg-Essen, S05 V06 E15, Universitätsstr. 5, 45141, Essen, Germany

    Eckhard Spohr

  5. Institut für Energieforschung 3 – Brennstoffzellen, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425, Jülich, Germany

    Eckhard Spohr

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Eikerling, M., Kornyshev, A.A., Spohr, E. (2008). Proton-Conducting Polymer Electrolyte Membranes: Water and Structure in Charge. In: Scherer, G.G. (eds) Fuel Cells I. Advances in Polymer Science, vol 215. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/12_2008_132

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