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Thermal treatment of high-density polyethylene films to increase crystallinity for the fabrication of superior radiation-grafted anion-exchange membranes for fuel cells

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Heat treatment (115 °C, 24 h) of HDPE film (T) led to higher crystallinities ( cf. untreated, UT). HDPE(T) films yield radiation-grafted AEMs with more consistent ion-exchange capacities, and higher bulk water contents and fuel cell performances.

Source: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

DOI: 10.1039/d5ta08440g

Authors: Siân A. Franklin, Mozhdeh Mohammadpour, Yingdan Cui, Rachida Bance-Soualhi, Carol Crean, William E. Mustain, Hungyen Lin, John R. Varcoe

Institutions: University of Surrey, Lancaster University, University of South Carolina, University of Warwick

Language: English

Topic: Fuel Cells and Related Materials

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Johnson Matthey, Lancaster University, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Awards: Next generation anion-exchange membranes (AEM) with covalently-bound antiradical functions for enhanced durability, Routine, non-destructive water-state sensing in ion-exchange membranes under controlled temperature and humidities using terahertz spectroscopy, High Spec Raman Spectrometer Regional Facility, Routine, non-destructive water-state sensing in ion-exchange membranes under controlled temperature and humidities using terahertz spectroscopy

OpenAlex ID: W7116712950

FWCI: 0.68

Cites: 42

Cited by: 3

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