Abstract:
This invention provides a family of functionalized polymers capable of forming membranes having exceptional OH− ionic conductivity as well as advantageous mechanical properties. The invention also provides membranes including the provided polymers and AEMFC/HEMFC fuel cells including such membranes. In a preferred embodiment, preferred function groups include a quaternary phosphonium, and in a more preferred embodiment the provided polymer is (tris(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl) phosphine)3 functionalized phosphonium polysulfone hydroxide.
Abstract:
A compound including a cation of the following structure is provided (1), wherein Q is selected from the group consisting of polymer residues and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl groups, and R is H or a polymer residue. A membrane including the above cation, and electrochemical devices employing this membrane, are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed are nanocomposite membranes and methods for making and using same. In one aspect, the nanocomposite membrane comprises a film comprising a polymer matrix and nanoparticles disposed within the polymer matrix, wherein the film is substantially permeable to water and substantially impermeable to impurities. In a further aspect, the membrane can further comprise a hydrophilic layer. In a further aspect, the nanocomposite membrane comprises a film having a face, the film comprising a polymer matrix, a hydrophilic layer proximate to the face, and nanoparticles disposed within the hydrophilic layer, wherein the film is substantially permeable to water and substantially impermeable to impurities. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
Abstract:
Metal surfaces are protected against corrosion by a coating of molecular sieve, notably a zeolite or a phosphate-containing molecular sieve, rendered substantially non-porous by the retention (or addition) of a pore-filling member inside the voids of the molecular sieve crystal structure. Pore-filling agents convenient for use include species typically used as structure-directing agents in the synthesis of zeolites and other molecular sieves. A further aspect of the invention is a method of protecting a metal surface from corrosion by crystallizing a molecular sieve in situ on the metal surface.
Abstract:
Metal nanotubes are provided comprising a composition having formula (M1)NT: wherein M1=Pt, Pd, or Au; wherein the nanotubes have: a wall thickness of from 2 to 12 nm; an outer diameter of from 30 to 100 nm; and a length of from 5 to 30 μm. Metal nanowires are also provided comprising a composition having formula (M2)NW: wherein M2=Ag or Cu; wherein when M2=Ag, the nanowires have a diameter of from 25 to 60 nm and a length of from 1 to 10 μm; and when M2=Cu, the nanowires have a diameter of from 50 to 100 nm and a length of from 10 to 50 μm. In other embodiments, fuel cells are also described having at least one anode; at least one cathode; an electrolyte membrane between the at least one anode and at least one cathode; and a catalyst comprising either of the above described metal nanotubes or nanowires.
Abstract:
This invention provides a family of functionalized polymers capable of forming membranes having exceptional OH− ionic conductivity as well as advantageous mechanical properties. The invention also provides membranes including the provided polymers and AEMFC/HEMFC fuel cells including such membranes. In a preferred embodiment, preferred function groups include a quaternary phosphonium, and in a more preferred embodiment the provided polymer is (tris(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl) phosphine)3 functionalized phosphonium polysulfone hydroxide.
Abstract:
Metal nanotubes are provided comprising a composition having formula (M1)NT: wherein M1=Pt, Pd, or Au; wherein the nanotubes have: a wall thickness of from 2 to 12 nm; an outer diameter of from 30 to 100 nm; and a length of from 5 to 30 μm. Metal nanowires are also provided comprising a composition having formula (M2)NW: wherein M2=Ag or Cu; wherein when M2=Ag, the nanowires have a diameter of from 25 to 60 nm and a length of from 1 to 10 μm; and when M2=Cu, the nanowires have a diameter of from 50 to 100 nm and a length of from 10 to 50 μm. In other embodiments, fuel cells are also described having at least one anode; at least one cathode; an electrolyte membrane between the at least one anode and at least one cathode; and a catalyst comprising either of the above described metal nanotubes or nanowires.
Abstract:
A composition of matter including a substrate of a metal that is susceptible to corrosion in a high pH alkaline solution, a corrosion-resistant base layer disposed on the surface of the substrate, the base layer having a pure or high silica zeolite having a silicon:aluminum atomic ratio of at least about 100, a middle mixed zeolite layer disposed on the surface of the base layer, and a top hydrophilic layer disposed on the surface of the middle layer, the top layer having a high aluminum zeolite having a silicon:aluminum atomic ratio of less than 5. The middle mixed zeolite layer includes a zeolite having a silicon:aluminum atomic ratio range that is between the silicon:aluminum ratio of the pure or high silica zeolite of the base layer and of the high aluminum zeolite of the top layer.
Abstract:
A composition of matter including a substrate of a metal that is susceptible to corrosion in a high pH alkaline solution, a corrosion-resistant base layer disposed on the surface of the substrate, the base layer having a pure or high silica zeolite having a silicon: aluminum atomic ratio of at least about 100, a middle mixed zeolite layer disposed on the surface of the base layer, and a top hydrophilic layer disposed on the surface of the middle layer, the top layer having a high aluminum zeolite having a silicon: aluminum atomic ratio of less than 5. The middle mixed zeolite layer includes a zeolite having a silicon: aluminum atomic ratio range that is between the silicon: aluminum ratio of the pure or high silica zeolite of the base layer and of the high aluminum zeolite of the top layer.