Composite polyphosphazene membranes doped with phosphotungstic acid and silica

Feng Yan Fu, Hu Lin Xu*, Min Lan He, Yan Dong, Peng Liu, Xin Hao, Chang Jin Zhu

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Abstract

Poly(bis(phenoxy)phosphazene) (SPBPP)/phosphotungstic acid (PWA)/silica composite membranes for fuel cells were prepared. The composite membranes were characterized by using FTIR, TGA and SEM techniquies. Incorporation of PWA particles and silica particles into the SPBPP polymer matrix and a specific interaction between them were confirmed by FTIR spectra. TGA results showed that the composite membranes had high thermal stability. Homogeneous distribution of PWA and silica particles within the SPBPP matrix was verified by SEM micrographs. The doped membranes showed increased water uptake and proton conductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)996-1002
Number of pages7
JournalChinese Journal of Polymer Science (English Edition)
Volume32
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2014

Keywords

  • Composite membrane
  • Proton conductivity
  • Sulfonated polyphosphazene

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