Method to Accelerate Wetting of an Ion Exchange Membrane in a Semi-Fuel Cell

Abstract

A new treatment method for ion exchange membranes used in semi-fuel cells that accelerates the wetting of the membranes by aqueous electrolyte solutions, thus reducing the start up time for metal/hydrogen peroxide-based semi-fuel cells. Specifically, a Nafion(registered) membrane that is intended for dry a storage in a semi-fuel cell is treated with glycerin (glycerol) to enhance its rate of absorption of electrolyte solution when the semi-fuel cell is activated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 11, 2004
Accession Number
ADD020166

Entities

People

  • Louis G. Carreiro

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Alcohols
  • Attorneys
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Glycerols
  • Governments
  • Hydrogen
  • Inventions
  • Ion Exchange
  • Peroxides
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

Readers

  • Electrochemical Surface Science
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation