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Composite Proton Exchange Membrane for Hydrogen Fuel Cell

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Fuel cell, converting chemical energy into electrical energy, has been regarded as promising next generation energy conversion devices.

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Zhou, G., Dang, J., Wang, J. (2023). Composite Proton Exchange Membrane for Hydrogen Fuel Cell. In: Wang, J., Wu, W. (eds) Functional Membranes for High Efficiency Molecule and Ion Transport. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8155-5_4

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