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Effect of the doping time of the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium ionic liquid cation on the Nafion membrane proprieties

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Author(s):
da Trindade, Leticia G. [1] ; Zanchet, Leticia [1] ; Borba, Katiuscia M. N. [1] ; Souza, Josiane C. [2] ; Leite, Edson R. [2] ; Martini, Emilse M. A. [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Inst Chem, Av Bento Goncalves 9500, POB 15003, BR-91501970 Porto Alegre, RS - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Chem Dept, POB 676, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH; v. 42, n. 11, p. 3535-3543, SEP 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 6
Abstract

Nafion membranes were prepared by incorporating in the polymer matrix the 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium (BMI+) ionic liquid cation at different doping levels. Increasing the doping time of the membranes with the ionic liquid results in increased incorporation of the BMI+ cation but a decrease in the bulk conductivity. The thermogravimetric analysis shows that the BMI+ cation incorporation increases the thermal stability of the membranes. The higher discharge efficiency of the fuel cell at 80 degrees C was obtained by using Nafion membrane after 15minutes of doping in the ionic liquid solution. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/07296-2 - CDMF - Center for the Development of Functional Materials
Grantee:Elson Longo da Silva
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC