Abstract
Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) employ membrane electrolytes for proton transport during the cell reaction. The membrane forms a key component of the PEFC and its performance is controlled by several physical parameters, viz. water up-take, ion-exchange capacity, proton conductivity and humidity. The article presents an overview on Nafion membranes highlighting their merits and demerits with efforts on modified-Nafion membranes.
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Sahu, A.K., Pitchumani, S., Sridhar, P. et al. Nafion and modified-Nafion membranes for polymer electrolyte fuel cells: An overview. Bull Mater Sci 32, 285–294 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-009-0042-8
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