Synthesis, characterization and performance of new 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane derivatives in anion exchange membranes

Anion exchange membranes have aroused much interest for use in electrolyzers and alkaline fuel cells. In this work, two double-charged anion exchange membranes based on poly(2,5-benzimidazole) and poly(vinylbenzyl chloride) prepared by the casting method are reported. The effect of two different qua...

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Autores: Coppola, Roxana Elisabeth, D'accorso, Norma Beatriz, Abuin, Graciela Carmen
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/228373
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/228373
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:ANION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE
CROSSLINKED
DABCO HEAD GROUP
ELECTROLYZER
POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE
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Sumario:Anion exchange membranes have aroused much interest for use in electrolyzers and alkaline fuel cells. In this work, two double-charged anion exchange membranes based on poly(2,5-benzimidazole) and poly(vinylbenzyl chloride) prepared by the casting method are reported. The effect of two different quaternizing agents based on 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) was evaluated. These membranes were characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, SEM, TGA, water contact angle, swelling ratio, KOH and water uptake, ionic exchange capacity and ionic conductivity. The results showed that the length of the alkyl chain has a strong effect on the membrane properties. A good performance in a zero-gap water alkaline electrolyzer was obtained for the membrane based on the butyl derivate of DABCO (BDABCO).