Synthesis and characterisation of new polymer liquid crystals for externally regulated direct methanol fuel cells

A. Martinez, P. Henderson, E. Ballester, C. Imrie, A. Ribes*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this communication we present our recent work related to the design, synthesis and characterisation of new liquid crystalline materials which will be used as externally controlled electrolytes in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC). The aim is to obtain materials with a hybrid hydrophobic / hydrophilic structure in order to minimize the “crossover” effect, which causes yield losses of up to 30% in DMFCs. By inducing liquid crystallinity to the new electrolytes, their morphology and therefore their diffusion properties against water and methanol can be externally controlled by means of electrical fields.

Original languageEnglish
Pages603-607
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2009
EventInternational Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 15 Apr 200917 Apr 2009

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period15/04/0917/04/09

Keywords

  • Bio-alcohols
  • Crossover
  • Direct methanol fuel cells
  • Liquid crystals

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