Seminar Prof. Chulsung Bae [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Department of Chemistry]-Molecular Engineering of Anion Exchange Membranes for Hydrogen Fuel Cell
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Date: 2023/12/07, 5PM
Venue: Science Hall B131
Abstract: Molecular Engineering of Anion Exchange Membranes for Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers
Ion-conducting polymers (called ionomers) are used as polymer electrolyte membranes which are a key component of electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and flow batteries. The use of ion-conducting polymers in these electrochemical energy technologies has a long history but the lack of suitable low-cost, highperformance ion-conducting polymers has hampered wide adoption of these emerging energy technologies. In this presentation, we discuss some highlights from recent progress at the Bae group of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the development of advanced ion-conducting (H+ and OH–) polymers, their state-of-the-art performance in fuel cells and water electrolyzers and technology transfer activity to commercialize materials for real world applications.