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29 results about "Alkaline fuel cell" patented technology

The alkaline fuel cell (AFC), also known as the Bacon fuel cell) after its British inventor, Francis Thomas Bacon, is one of the most developed fuel cell technologies. NASA has used alkaline fuel cells since the mid-1960s, in Apollo-series missions and on the Space Shuttle. ( Alkaline fuel cells consume hydrogen and pure oxygen producing potable water, heat, and electricity. They are among the most efficient fuel cells, having the potential to reach 70%.)

A side-chain quinine polymer, its preparation method, and its application in the preparation of anion exchange membranes.

This invention provides a side-chain quinine polymer, its preparation method, and its application in the preparation of anion exchange membranes, belonging to the fields of fuel cells and water electrolysis for hydrogen production. First, an aromatic monomer, a functional monomer, and a quinine monomer are synthesized into a quinine polymer with good alkali resistance via a superacid-catalyzed condensation reaction. Second, a side-chain quinine polymer is prepared based on the synthesized quinine polymer. Finally, the side-chain quinine polymer is used as the main chain polymer for casting, and a high-performance all-carbon chain anion exchange membrane is obtained through side-chain grafting modification. The alkaline anion exchange membrane prepared by this invention exhibits excellent chemical stability, ionic conductivity, and mechanical properties, demonstrating superior overall performance. It can be applied in alkaline fuel cells, water electrolysis, energy storage batteries, carbon dioxide conversion, electrodialysis, and other electrochemical device fields.
Owner:DALIAN UNIV OF TECH

Alkaline fuel cell testing device

The invention relates to the technical field of battery testing, in particular to an alkaline fuel cell testing device which comprises a to-be-tested single battery, a gas assembly and a liquid circulation assembly, the to-be-tested single battery is electrically connected with an external electronic load, and the to-be-tested single battery is fixedly connected and communicated with the gas assembly; the gas assembly is used for leading in or leading out reaction gas to the to-be-tested single battery, the to-be-tested single battery is fixedly connected and communicated with the liquid circulation assembly, and the liquid circulation assembly is used for leading in or leading out alkaline electrolyte to the to-be-tested single battery. According to the alkaline fuel cell testing device, the gas assembly and the liquid circulation assembly are simple in structure, the alkaline fuel cell testing device has the advantages of being easy to machine, low in manufacturing cost and convenient to use, the operation environment of the to-be-tested single cell can be fully simulated, the performance of the to-be-tested single cell can be accurately and effectively tested, and testing is flexible and rapid. And moreover, the to-be-tested single battery is simple to replace, different test single batteries can be tested, and the application range is wide.
Owner:ZHENGZHOU FOGUANG ELECTRIC POWER EQUIPMENT CO LTD

High-conductivity AEM alkaline anion exchange membrane and preparation method thereof

The invention discloses a high-conductivity alkaline anion exchange membrane and a preparation method thereof, the high-conductivity alkaline anion exchange membrane is prepared from a rigid aromatic monomer, reactive quaternized polyarylether sulfone, immobilized quaternary ammonium salt, hydrophobic mesoporous SiO2 and a cross-linking agent, and the surface of the high-conductivity alkaline anion exchange membrane is provided with a cation density gradient transition layer and an anti-corrosion coating. The alkali-resistant stability of the membrane is improved through covalent bonding of quaternary ammonium and a three-dimensional cross-linked structure, the mesoporous SiO2 regulates swelling and constructs an ion channel, and the interface contact resistance is reduced through a gradient structure. And the OH <-> conductivity at 80 DEG C reaches 149-168 mS / cm, the 4000 h alkali-resistant retention rate is greater than or equal to 90%, the in-plane swelling rate is less than or equal to 5.1%, the interface contact resistance is as low as 0.08 omega.cm < 2 >, and the composite material has the advantages of high conductivity, low swelling, high alkali resistance and excellent interface compatibility, and is suitable for alkaline fuel cells.
Owner:SUZHOU IND PARK HESHUN ELECTRIC CO LTD

Alkaline fuel cell electrode catalyst, alkaline fuel cell, and methods of making and using an electrode catalyst

A fuel cell catalyst, including: one or more substantially monodisperse nanocrystals, wherein the one or more substantially monodisperse nanocrystals include an octahedral morphology or nanocrystal geometry including eight exclusively exposed {101} facets. In embodiments, a cathode including the fuel cell catalyst is also provided, including methods of making the fuel cell catalyst.
Owner:THE RES FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIV OF NEW YORK

An oxygen-containing fluorene polyarylpiperidine anion exchange membrane and a preparation method thereof

The application belongs to the technical field of anion exchange membranes, and discloses an oxygen-containing fluorene polyarylpiperidine type anion exchange membrane and a preparation method thereof. A piperidine type trimonomer polymer with good alkali stability and mechanical properties is synthesized, the main chain structure of the polymer is controlled by controlling the feeding proportion of monomers, the polymer is reacted with iodomethane to obtain a quaternary ammonium polymer, and the quaternary ammonium polymer is used for casting a film. The prepared membrane has good dimensional stability and good ion conductivity, has good alkali stability and mechanical strength, and can be applied to alkaline fuel cells and alkaline water electrolysis.
Owner:DALIAN UNIV OF TECH

Polymer based on Trgers Base short chain, preparation method of polymer, anion exchange membrane of polymer and application of anion exchange membrane

The invention belongs to the technical field of water electrolysis hydrogen production and fuel cells, and discloses a polymer based on a Trgers Base short chain, a preparation method of the polymer, an anion exchange membrane of the polymer and application of the anion exchange membrane. In particular to a composite anion exchange membrane (AEMs) developed through crosslinking of a Trgers Base (TB) polymer and a poly (aryl piperidinium) (PAPs) cationic polymer and crosslinking or grafting of a TB chain on a main chain of poly (aryl olefin) (PAAs), and application of the composite anion exchange membrane in an alkaline fuel cell or an alkaline fuel cell. These films have a mechanical strength of 40 to 50 MPa, a current density of 1.0 to 1.15 + / -0.5 A / cm at a voltage of 2.0 V at 60 DEG C, and a voltage attenuation of 1.8 to 1.85 V at a current density of 0.8 A / cm at 60 DEG C.
Owner:SHENZHEN JIUYING HYDROGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

A square atmospheric pressure alkaline fuel cell stack

PendingCN122291614AReduce processing difficultystable concentrationThermodynamicsFuel cells
This invention provides a square atmospheric pressure alkaline fuel cell stack, relating to the field of fuel cell technology. It comprises, from top to bottom, an upper end plate, an electrical cover plate, an upper current collector, an upper bipolar plate, an upper catalytic electrode, a composite porous membrane, a lower catalytic electrode, a lower bipolar plate, a lower current collector, and a lower end plate, stacked sequentially. The upper and lower end plates are fastened together as an integrated square structure by tie rods along their edges. This invention employs an electrode and membrane design without through-holes and precise planar sealing between layers. It eliminates the need for high-pressure operating conditions and complex circulation systems. Through a non-precious metal catalytic system, it achieves stable power generation under atmospheric pressure. Its core structure avoids cross-leakage of the medium, reduces component processing and operating costs, simplifies the system structure, and is suitable for applications such as distributed energy and miniaturized equipment. It solves the technical pain points of unreliable sealing, complex structure, and high cost of traditional fuel cell stacks, contributing to the efficient utilization of hydrogen energy and possessing broad industrial application prospects.
Owner:SANYA CHANGNIAN ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT CO LTD

Azulene-based polysulfone anion exchange membrane, preparation method and application thereof

The application discloses a kind of containing azulene group polysulfone anion exchange membrane and preparation method and application thereof, belong to membrane technical field.The application is prepared by polymerization and quaternary ammonium reaction, a series of novel alkali-resistant, high-temperature-resistant basic anion exchange membrane.The polysulfone and its crosslinked polymer have high mechanical strength and thermal stability, which greatly reduces the water absorption and expansion ratio of anion exchange membrane, thereby improving the dimensional stability;Meanwhile, high stability cation group and nucleophilic azulene group functional group increase its basic stability.Its high OH ‑ The high OH conductivity, basic stability and high mechanical strength show that the azulene group polysulfone anion exchange membrane of the application can be used as an anion exchange membrane material for basic fuel cells and basic electrolytic cells.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV

Polyfluorene-based ionomer, anion exchange membrane, method for preparing the polyfluorene-based ionomer and method for fabricating the anion exchange membrane

A novel polyfluorene-based ionomer, an anion exchange membrane, a method for preparing the polyfluorene-based ionomer, and a method for fabricating the anion exchange membrane are proposed. The polyfluorene-based ionomer contains no aryl ether bonds in the polymer backbone and includes piperidinium groups incorporated into the repeating units. The anion exchange membrane is fabricated from the polyfluorene-based ionomer. The anion exchange membrane has good thermal and chemical stability, excellent mechanical properties, and high ion conductivity. Due to these advantages, the anion exchange membrane can be applied as a membrane for an alkaline fuel cell and to a binder for an alkaline fuel cell or water electrolysis.
Owner:INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY

A polyazulene sulfide anion exchange membrane, a preparation method and application thereof

The application discloses a preparation method and application of a polyazulene sulfide, relates to the technical field of membranes, and comprises the following steps: preparing a polyazulene sulfide polymer; and preparing a polyazulene sulfide anion exchange membrane. Thus, a basic anion exchange membrane is prepared through polymerization and quaternization, wherein a strong dipole moment azulene group and a sulfur-containing main chain promote the formation of a strengthened hydrogen bond network, promote the high-speed transmission of OH ‑ , a branched structure generates high mechanical strength, greatly reduces the water absorption and swelling rate of the anion exchange membrane, and thus improves the dimensional stability; meanwhile, high-stability cation groups and nucleophilic azulene groups increase the basic stability, the high OH ‑ conductivity, the basic stability and the high mechanical strength indicate that the prepared polyazulene sulfide anion exchange membrane can be used as an anion exchange membrane material for a basic fuel cell and a basic electrolytic cell.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV

Azulenyl-branched poly(aryl-piperidine) anion exchange membrane, and preparation method therefor and use thereof

PCT designated stageWO2026007019A1Alkaline anion exchange membranePolymer chemistry
The present invention relates to the technical field of membranes, and discloses an azulenyl-branched poly(aryl-piperidine) anion exchange membrane, and a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The specific preparation method comprises: preparing an azulenyl-branched poly(aryl-piperidine) precursor; preparing cationized azulenyl-branched poly(aryl-piperidine); and preparing an azulenyl-branched poly(aryl-piperidine) anion exchange membrane. In this way, an alkaline anion exchange membrane is prepared by means of polymerization and quaternization, wherein a branched structure generates high mechanical strength and greatly reduces the water absorption and swelling rate of the anion exchange membrane, thereby improving the dimensional stability; moreover, a highly stable cationic group and a nucleophilic azulenyl group increase the alkaline stability thereof. The high OH- electrical conductivity, alkaline stability and high mechanical strength thereof indicate that the azulenyl-branched poly(aryl-piperidine) anion exchange membrane prepared by the method can be used as an anion exchange membrane material for alkaline fuel cells and alkaline electrolytic cells.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV

Olefin-based tertiary amine monomers for crosslinked anion exchange membranes and methods of making the same

The application discloses an olefin-based tertiary amine monomer for a crosslinked anion exchange membrane and a preparation method and application thereof. The monomer structure is shown in a general formula: (R a)(R b)N-R c, wherein R a and R b are each independently selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group or an alkenyl group, R c is a group containing at least one alkenyl group, and at least two groups of R a, R b and R c each contain at least one alkenyl group. The preparation method comprises the following steps: halogenating a tertiary alcohol amine to obtain a halogenated tertiary amine, and then reacting the halogenated tertiary amine with a Grignard reagent prepared from a halogenated olefin to obtain the target monomer. The monomer contains multiple alkenyl groups and tertiary amine groups in the molecule, can be used as a precursor with polymerizable and ionizable functions, and is used for preparing an anion exchange membrane with a three-dimensional network crosslinked structure. The raw material is easy to obtain, the synthesis route is simple, the product structure is adjustable, the prepared anion exchange membrane has high ionic conductivity, excellent dimensional stability and alkali resistance, and is suitable for alkaline fuel cells, water electrolysis hydrogen production and other electrochemical devices.
Owner:CHINA UNIV OF GEOSCIENCES (WUHAN) +1

ELECTROCATALYTIC INK FOR ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD.

ActiveMX433865BIonomerFuel cells
A method was developed for producing catalytic ink with a pore-forming agent for depositing the catalytic layer onto diffusers, membranes, or any other substrate for electrode formation. This method employs carbon-supported metallic nanoparticles (of various types), powdered ionomer, a pore generator, and a mixture of different solvents. The catalytic ink is homogenized using ultrasound and deposited by an atomization system. This process is used to manufacture membrane-electrode assemblies for use in alkaline fuel cell technology.
Owner:INST NACIONAL DE ELECTRICIDAD Y ENERGIAS LIMPIAS

Composite alkaline ion membrane, preparation method and application thereof

This invention relates to a composite alkaline ion-exchange membrane, its preparation method, and its applications. The composite alkaline ion-exchange membrane is obtained by anion exchange of a composite membrane composed of a quaternized anion-exchange membrane polymer and an ion-solubilized polymer nanofiber membrane. The quaternized anion-exchange membrane polymer is distributed on the surface and in the pores of the ion-solubilized polymer nanofiber membrane, and the two are covalently bonded together. The preparation method involves coating the surface of the ion-solubilized polymer nanofiber membrane with an anion-exchange membrane polymer solution and filling the pores of the membrane, followed by a crosslinking reaction, a quaternization reaction, and an anion exchange reaction to obtain the composite alkaline ion-exchange membrane. Its applications include using it as an alkaline ion-exchange membrane in alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production, alkaline fuel cells, carbon dioxide conversion, or electrochemical ammonia synthesis. The composite alkaline ion-exchange membrane of this invention possesses both excellent ionic conductivity and mechanical strength; the preparation method is simple and easy to implement; and it has a wide range of applications.
Owner:DONGHUA UNIV

Steric-hindrance-protected arylimidazole polymer, ionic polymer thereof, ion exchange membrane thereof, and use thereof

Disclosed in the present invention are a polymer, an ionic polymer thereof, an ion exchange membrane thereof and the use thereof. Specifically disclosed are a steric-hindrance-protected arylimidazole polymer and an ionic polymer thereof. The polymer of the present invention has good alkaline stability and device stability, and can be applied to the technical fields of alkaline fuel cells, alkaline electrolysis water hydrogen production, metal-air batteries, flow batteries, carbon dioxide reduction, supercapacitors, nickel-metal hydride batteries, zinc-manganese batteries, acid separation, salt lake lithium extraction, electrodialysis, water treatment, membrane humidification, etc.
Owner:SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Rare earth fluoride composite catalyst for alkaline methanol oxidation and hydrogen evolution

The invention belongs to the technical field of alkaline fuel cells and water electrolysis hydrogen production electrocatalysis, and provides a rare earth fluoride composite catalyst for alkaline methanol oxidation and hydrogen evolution, the catalyst takes a rare earth fluoride modified transition metal-carbon composite material as a carrier to load a multi-component metal active center, a multi-metal catalyst system with an NM / TM-REFx / C structure is constructed by using a multi-metal catalyst system, NM is a noble metal, TM is a transition metal, RE is a rare earth element, and the mass fraction of each component is as follows: 1 wt%-9 wt% of NM, 2 wt%-15 wt% of TM and 0.5 wt%-5 wt% of RE; through the electronic regulation and control and interface synergistic effect of the rare earth fluoride, the problems that a platinum-based catalyst is large in precious metal consumption, poor in CO poisoning resistance, high in cost and the like in the alkaline methanol oxidation and hydrogen evolution reaction are solved, and the method is suitable for the low-temperature, efficient and low-energy-consumption alkaline methanol oxidation and hydrogen evolution process.
Owner:JIANGXI UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Polymer, anion exchange membrane and preparation method and application thereof

ActiveCN116948153BPolymer scienceFuel cells
The application discloses a polymer, an anion exchange membrane and a preparation method and application thereof. The skeleton of the polymer does not contain an ether bond and has a cationic piperidinium salt, so that the polymer has good alkali resistance. The skeleton of the polymer further contains a hydrophilic side chain, so that the polymer has good solubility and film-forming performance. The skeleton of the polymer further contains a hydrophobic alkene side chain, so that the polymer has a self-crosslinking characteristic, and the film-forming quality of the polymer can be further improved. The material of the anion exchange membrane contains the polymer and / or a crosslinked compound formed by self-crosslinking reaction of the unsaturated double bond of the polymer, and has good mechanical performance, electrical conductivity, alkali stability and low swelling rate, and can be applied to preparation of an alkaline fuel cell, an alkaline water electrolysis device, a separation device, a purification device and a supercapacitor.
Owner:TAN KAH KEE INNOVATION LAB

Carbon-supported palladium-nickel composite catalyst as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention discloses a carbon-supported palladium-nickel composite catalyst as well as a preparation method and application thereof, and particularly relates to the technical field of alkaline fuel cell catalysts. The preparation method of the carbon-supported palladium-nickel composite catalyst comprises the following steps: 1) mixing nickel salt, an organic ligand and a solvent, standing, and then centrifugally washing and drying to obtain a Ni-MOF material; and 2) dipping a palladium source on the Ni-MOF, carrying out centrifugal washing and drying, and carrying out heat treatment in an inert atmosphere to obtain the carbon-supported palladium-nickel composite catalyst. The carbon-supported palladium-nickel composite catalyst provided by the invention can be used as an alkaline hydroxide catalyst, and the hydroxide performance of the carbon-supported palladium-nickel composite catalyst is superior to that of a commercial platinum-carbon catalyst. The preparation method is simple, low in cost, excellent in performance and suitable for large-scale production of the alkaline fuel cell alkaline hydroxide catalyst, and has the potential to be used as a substitute of an alkaline fuel cell commercial platinum-carbon catalyst.
Owner:HEFEI UNIV OF TECH

Preparation method and application of carboxyl-rich organic compound composite anion exchange membrane

The invention relates to a preparation method and application of a carboxyl-rich organic compound composite anion exchange membrane. According to the preparation method disclosed by the invention, the organic compound rich in carboxyl is combined with the anion exchange membrane precursor material through a simple chemical composite process, so that the process is simple, and the operation is convenient. In the prepared composite membrane, the carboxyl-rich organic compound not only optimizes the structure and the chemical stability of a polymer skeleton, but also forms a microenvironment for promoting ion transmission at the interface of a catalyst and an ionomer through carboxyl functional groups, so that the hydroxyl ion conductivity and the local mass transfer efficiency of the membrane are remarkably improved. The invention further relates to application of the composite anion exchange membrane in alkaline fuel cells, hydrogen production by water electrolysis and related electrochemical devices. The membrane can effectively improve the ion conduction efficiency, the output performance and the long-term operation durability of related equipment.
Owner:XIAMEN UNIV

Crosslinking copolymers based on polyfluorene, methods of making the same, and anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells using the same

The present disclosure relates to a technology of synthesizing an aromatic polyfluorene-based copolymer having a crosslinked structure, not having an aryl ether bond in a polymer backbone, and introducing a piperidinium group in a repeating unit, and applying an anion exchange membrane prepared therefrom to an alkaline fuel cell, water electrolysis, carbon dioxide reduction, a metal air battery, and the like. According to the present disclosure, the anion exchange membrane having a crosslinked structure has excellent thermal stability, chemical stability, and mechanical properties, and high water retention capacity, ionic conductivity, and durability, and exhibits an excellent dispersed phase.
Owner:INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY

Porous carbon supported low-oxygen coordination nanooxide catalysts, methods of making and using the same

The application discloses a kind of porous carbon load low oxygen coordination nano-oxide catalyst and its preparation method and application.The active component of catalyst is low oxygen coordination nano-oxide, and is loaded on the surface of porous carbon carrier.The preparation method is: acetylacetone salt is selected to be dissolved in anhydrous ethanol or deionized water to obtain metal salt solution, which is fully stirred and mixed with porous carbon carrier, and the solid is ground after solvent volatilization to obtain catalyst precursor, finally, the precursor is placed in a tube furnace, and the catalyst is obtained by high-temperature treatment under the protection of inert gas.The catalyst can be used as a cathode catalyst for alkaline fuel cell, and is used for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline electrolyte system, and has excellent catalytic activity and cycle stability.The preparation method is simple and efficient, has good repeatability, low cost, easy to mass industrial production, and has good application prospect.
Owner:HAINAN UNIV

A six-arm star-shaped branched polyarylpipeidine anion exchange membrane, a preparation method and application thereof

A six-arm star branched polyaryl piperidine anion exchange membrane, a preparation method and application belong to the field of alkaline fuel cells and water electrolysis. The six-arm star branched polymer main chain is prepared by introducing tri(4-carbazol-9-ylphenyl) amine with six branching sites as a branching unit into the polymer main chain, and performing a Friedel-Crafts alkylation copolymerization with p-terphenyl and N-methyl-4-piperidone under the catalysis of a super acid; then the piperidine ring in the main chain is quaternized by a Mayr reaction to obtain the target anion exchange membrane. The star branched structure of the application significantly increases the free volume in the membrane, and induces the formation of a microphase separation structure with larger size and stronger connectivity; the anion exchange membrane has higher hydroxyl ion conductivity, excellent alkali stability, good mechanical properties and outstanding fuel cell and water electrolysis performance, and has a broad application prospect in the field of electrochemical energy devices.
Owner:DALIAN UNIV OF TECH

Preparation method of iron monatomic-loaded coffee ground derived carbon oxygen reduction catalyst

The invention discloses a preparation method of an iron monatomic-loaded coffee ground derived carbon oxygen reduction catalyst, and belongs to the technical field of fuel cell and metal air cell electro-catalysis materials. The method comprises the following steps: cleaning and drying coffee grounds, mixing and dipping the coffee grounds with a zinc nitrate solution, and drying to obtain an activated precursor; performing high-temperature carbonization in an inert atmosphere to form a zinc-containing intermediate; removing zinc species through acid pickling to obtain micro / mesoporous synergistic porous nitrogen-doped carbon; and then dipping with ferric nitrate and carrying out secondary heat treatment, so that iron is anchored on the carbon carrier in a monatomic form to obtain the iron monatomic catalyst. By utilizing the synergistic effect of mild activation of zinc nitrate and gas-phase gas release pore-forming, the specific surface area and the defect / nitrogen-containing site density are remarkably improved, iron agglomeration is inhibited, a high-density monatomic active center is realized, and the catalyst shows excellent ORR activity and stability in an alkaline medium and can be used for an air electrode of a zinc air battery and a cathode of an alkaline fuel battery.
Owner:BEIJING UNIV OF TECH

Steric-hindrance-protected arylimidazole polymer, ionic polymer thereof, ion exchange membrane thereof and application of ionic polymer and ion exchange membrane

The invention discloses a polymer, an ionic polymer of the polymer, an ion exchange membrane of the polymer and application of the ion exchange membrane. The invention specifically discloses an aryl imidazole polymer with steric hindrance protection and an ionic polymer thereof. The polymer has excellent alkaline stability and device stability, and can be applied to the technical fields of alkaline fuel cells, alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production, metal-air batteries, flow batteries, carbon dioxide reduction, supercapacitors, nickel-metal hydride batteries, zinc-manganese batteries, acid separation, salt lake lithium extraction, electrodialysis, water treatment, membrane humidification and the like.
Owner:SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Crosslinked polyfluorenyl anion exchange membrane and preparation method thereof

The invention discloses a cross-linked polyfluorenyl anion exchange membrane and a preparation method thereof. The membrane comprises a polymer shown in a formula I, the membranes exhibit good equilibrium properties, including high ionic conductivity, low swelling rate, good tensile strength, good fuel cell performance, and excellent chemical stability. These properties are achieved by incorporating in their structure an optimal amount of cross-linking agent containing potential cationic groups. The disclosed anion exchange membranes are useful in alkaline fuel cells, water electrolysis devices, and other electrochemical applications.
Owner:THE HONG KONG UNIV OF SCI & TECH +1

A branched quinine-based polymer, a preparation method and application thereof in an anion exchange membrane

This invention relates to a branched quinine polymer, its preparation method, and its application in anion exchange membranes, belonging to the field of hydrogen energy utilization and polymer material preparation technology. The branched quinine polymer comprises quinine ring structural units, aromatic structural units, crosslinking structural units, and a functional structural unit R1, and is used to prepare anion exchange membranes. This invention overcomes the limitations of existing anion exchange membranes that rely on single-performance optimization. It organically combines high-sterile-hindrance quinine cationic groups with planar three-dimensional / three-dimensional four-dimensional branched crosslinking structures at the molecular level, achieving a triple synergistic effect of an ether-free polymer skeleton, quinine steric hindrance effect, and free volume control of the branched structure. This solves the common industry problem of balancing alkali resistance, ionic conductivity, and mechanical strength in existing membrane materials from the molecular structure design level. Its alkali resistance stability time and conductivity retention rate achieve a qualitative breakthrough, exhibiting excellent comprehensive performance and wide application in hydrogen energy conversion devices such as alkaline fuel cells and alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production.
Owner:DALIAN UNIV OF TECH

Novel highly durable cross-linked poly(aryl piperidinium) copolymer ionomer, anion-exchange membrane, and method for manufacturing same

The present disclosure relates to a cross-linked poly(aryl piperidinium) copolymer ionomer, with no aryl ether bond in the polymer backbone, in which a piperidinium group cross-linked by a polystyrene linker is introduced in a repeating unit, wherein the ionomer exhibits remarkably excellent chemical stability, ion conductivity, mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and durability. In addition, an anion-exchange membrane manufactured from the cross-linked poly(aryl piperidinium) copolymer ionomer has suppressed excessive swelling and greatly improved mechanical properties, alkaline stability and durability, and allow operation even under low-humidity conditions. Thus, it can be applied to membranes and binders for alkaline fuel cells, water electrolysis devices, carbon dioxide reduction, or oxidation-reduction flow batteries.
Owner:INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION HANYANG UNIVERSITY

Azulene-based polybenzimidazole anion exchange membrane, and preparation method and application thereof

The application discloses an azulene-based polybenzimidazole anion exchange membrane and a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of membranes. The application provides a novel design idea of polybenzimidazole polymer through polymerization and quaternization reaction, and a series of azulene-based polybenzimidazole basic anion exchange membranes are prepared, including straight and branched types. The introduction of azulene enriches the structure of the polybenzimidazole polymer, and the strong nucleophilicity improves the basic stability of the membrane. In addition, the polybenzimidazole containing the azulene structure has high mechanical strength and thermal stability, the water absorption and the swelling ratio are reduced, and the dimensional stability is improved. The azulene-based polybenzimidazole anion exchange membrane provided by the application has high OH ‑ conductivity, basic stability and high mechanical strength, and can be used as an anion exchange membrane material for alkaline fuel cells and alkaline electrolytic cells.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV