Poly(aryl piperidinium) polymers for use as hydroxide exchange membranes and ionomers
US10290890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Poly(aryl piperidinium) polymers are provided which have an alkaline-stable cation, piperidinium, introduced into a rigid aromatic polymer backbone free of ether bonds. Hydroxide exchange membranes or hydroxide exchange ionomers formed from these polymers exhibit superior chemical stability, hydroxide conductivity, decreased water uptake, good solubility in selected solvents, and improved mechanical properties in an ambient dry state as compared to conventional hydroxide exchange membranes or ionomers. Hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells comprising the poly(aryl piperidinium) polymers exhibit enhanced performance and durability at relatively high temperatures.
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