Method of forming metal or its oxide layers on ion conductive polymer membranes
A technology of oxides and mixed metals, applied in metal material coating process, ion implantation plating, coating, etc., can solve problems such as limitations and achieve excellent adhesion
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[0049] This example illustrates the use of IBAA-modified ion-conducting membranes as highly selective membranes. The problem of methanol crossover in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) can be alleviated if a thin, dense, impermeable membrane is formed on the ion-exchange membrane, which allows the selective passage of protons. This assembly allows methanol to be oxidized at the anode, the resulting protons migrate through the assembly, and oxygen is reduced at the cathode so that the protons recombine with the reduced oxygen to form water.
[0050] Tungsten oxide is a known selective proton conductor. But currently known methods of forming such thin impermeable films of tungsten oxide on ion-conducting membranes cannot be used for DMFC or other applications.
[0051] Thin films of tungsten trioxide were prepared on 8" x 8" Nafion wafers. Nafion was loaded into the drum after being wiped with a simple cloth as described in the previous examples. The drum was rotated at 2-5 r...
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