Surface-Modified MOF/Nafion Composite PEM

Doubled Proton Conductivity

A Nafion composite PEM that incorporates surface-modified MOF nanoparticles to achieve markedly enhanced proton conductivity over wide temperature and humidity ranges along with improved mechanical and thermal stability.

Li, Xu · Dongwei, Zhang · Si, Chen · Yingzhao, Geng · Yong, Liu · Qian, Libing · Chen, Xi · Li, Jingjing · Fang, Pengfei · He, Chunqing

Green Energy and Environment 2023

Advantages

Proton conductivity of 0.245 S/cm at 98 °C and 100% RH, twice that of Nafion

Single-cell power density of 1.098 W/cm² at 60 °C and 100% RH

Single-cell power density of 0.480 W/cm² at 60 °C and 40% RH