ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Structural characterization of a new multicomponent membrane (gCN/PTI mixed with Nafion) for energy applications.

Abstract: Proton exchange membranes are essential components of devices where is required to transport H+ while blocking the flow of other ions and molecules used as reactants. The most common ionomeric material is Nafion, which has excellent H+ conductivity, despite having poor selectivity against other ions and small molecules. It is been found that introducing ~1% gCN (graphitic carbon nitrides) into Nafion/SPEEK membranes enhances H+ conduction. We propose to use neutron scattering to investigate the effects of gCN materials co-deposited with Nafion on the membrane structure that will be correlate with the transport properties. Our studies will provide a first direct evaluation of the effects of GO and gCN/PTI 2D nanomaterials incorporated in ionomer membrane structures for fuel cell and other energy conversion/storage applications.

Principal Investigator: Dr Fabrizia Foglia
Local Contact: Dr Jos Cooper
Experimenter: Professor Paul McMillan
Experimenter: Dr Chris Howard
Experimenter: Dr Dan Brett
Experimenter: Dr Mario Campana
Experimenter: Dr Victoria Garcia Sakai
Experimenter: Dr Thomas Miller
Experimenter: Dr Keenan Smith
Experimenter: Dr Adam Clancy

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1920610

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1920610

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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