Synthesis of 3,6-dioxa-Δ-4-trifluoromethyl perfluorooctyl trifluoromethyl sulfonimide: bis[(perfluoroalkyl)sulfonyl] superacid monomer and polymer |
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Authors: | Brian H Thomas |
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Affiliation: | H.L. Hunter Hall Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-1905, USA |
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Abstract: | A new type of ion exchange polymer, bis[(perfluoroalkyl)sulfonyl]imide ionomers (PFSI), were developed by the copolymerization of sodium 3,6-dioxa-Δ7-4-trifluoromethyl perfluorooctyl trifluoromethyl sulfonimide with tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) using an aqueous redox initiation system in an emulsion type polymerization. These polymers have been prepared in various equivalent weights and processed into functional membranes. The new ionomers exhibit excellent chemical and thermal stability. The materials have high potential for electrochemical applications especially as solid polymer electrolytes (SPE) in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. |
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Keywords: | Perfluorinated ionomers Solid polymer electrolyte Sulfonimide Ion exchange polymer Proton exchange membrane |
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