Highly Conductive Anion Exchange Block Copolymers
Abstract
We are developing a comprehensive fundamental understanding of the interplay between transport and morphology in newly synthesized hydroxide conducting block copolymers. We are synthesizing hydroxide conducting block copolymers of various (1) morphology types, (2) ionic concentrations, and (3) ionic domain sizes. We are carefully characterizing the morphology and transport properties using both conventional and new advanced in situ techniques that have recently been developed in our laboratory. This exploration into hydroxide conducting block copolymers is an unexplored area of research, where the outcomes of this research will provide anew body of knowledge in the field of polymer science and a fundamental understanding of transport-morphology relationships in hydroxide conducting block copolymers for the development of robust highly hydroxide conductive polymers that will result in high power density, long-lasting, low-cost alkaline fuel cells.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 22, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1054008
Entities
People
- Yossef A Elabd
Organizations
- Texas Engineering Experiment Station