A perfluorinated anion exchange membrane with a 1,4-dimethylpiperazinium cation

• DOI: 10.1039/c1jm10320b
• Publication Date: 2011-03-24T10:00:57Z
• Authors: Min-suk J. Jung; Christopher G. Arges; Vijay Ramani
• Keywords: Aromatic hydrocarbon; Ion-exchange resin

A perfluorinated anion exchange membrane with a 1,4-dimethylpiperazinium cation demonstrated better hydroxide ion conductivity and three-fold reduction in water uptake compared to hydrocarbon AEM the same cation. The was stable over 30 days 2 M KOH at 60 °C good fuel cell performance.