Proton exchange membranes for fuel cells
This project aims to develop a new class of nanostructured proton exchange membranes (PEM) to apply to low temperature fuel cells (PEMFC) and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). The strategy for producing this new class of membranes is to exploit the unique properties of nanoscale particles of metal phosphates and silicates, hybridised with proton-conducting polymers. By producing proton-conducting materials with high proton-conductivity, low gas permeability and good thermal and mechanical integrity, this research will lead to great improvements in the efficiency, reliability and economics of both hydrogen and methanol fuel cells, promising a revolutionary clean energy supply particularly for transport vehicles and mobile devices.
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