Preparation, characterization and properties of proton exchange nanocomposite membranes based on MPVDF/PMMA-co-PAMPS/Silica nanoparticles

Nanocomposite membranes based on the MPVDF/PMMA-co-PAMPS/silica nanoparticle were prepared via solvent casting method in the presence of various amounts (0-10 wt%) of silica nanoparticles. Nanocomposite Membranes were then characterized by FTIR, impedance spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The highest proton conductivity (19 mS/cm) was observed for MPVDF/PMMA-co-PAMPS membrane prepared in the presence of 5 wt% silica nanoparticles

Keywords:

Proton exchange membrane , PVDF , Silica , Nanocomposite membrane , Proton conductivity