scholarly journals β-Cyclodextrin as an Ionophore for Membrane Electrode

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen M. Zareh
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Electrode

2,2’-Dipyridylamine as Organic Molecular Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Electrolytes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Hoon T. Chung ◽  
Ulises Martinez ◽  
Andrew M. Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Membrane Electrode Assembly ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Durability Test ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Precious Metal Catalysts

Finding a low-cost and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) as a replacement for scarce and expensive precious metal catalysts has attracted significant interest from chemical and materials research communities. Here, we demonstrate an organic catalyst based on 2,2’-dipyridylamine (dpa) molecules adsorbed on carbon surface, which shows remarkable hydrogen evolution activity and performance durability in strongly acidic polymer electrolytes without involving any metal. The HER onset potential at dpa adsorbed on carbon has been found to be less than 50 mV in sulfuric acid and in a Nafion-based membrane electrode assembly (MEA). At the same time, this catalyst has shown no performance loss in a 60-hour durability test. The HER reaction mechanisms and the low onset overpotential in this system are revealed based on electrochemical study. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that the pyridyl-N functions as the active site for H adsorption with a free energy of -0.13 eV, in agreement with the unusually low onset overpotential for an organic molecular catalyst.<br>

2,2’-Dipyridylamine as Organic Molecular Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Electrolytes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Yin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Hoon T. Chung ◽  
Ulises Martinez ◽  
Andrew M. Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Evolution ◽  
Hydrogen Evolution Reaction ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Membrane Electrode Assembly ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Durability Test ◽  
Onset Potential ◽  
Precious Metal Catalysts

Finding a low-cost and stable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) as a replacement for scarce and expensive precious metal catalysts has attracted significant interest from chemical and materials research communities. Here, we demonstrate an organic catalyst based on 2,2’-dipyridylamine (dpa) molecules adsorbed on carbon surface, which shows remarkable hydrogen evolution activity and performance durability in strongly acidic polymer electrolytes without involving any metal. The HER onset potential at dpa adsorbed on carbon has been found to be less than 50 mV in sulfuric acid and in a Nafion-based membrane electrode assembly (MEA). At the same time, this catalyst has shown no performance loss in a 60-hour durability test. The HER reaction mechanisms and the low onset overpotential in this system are revealed based on electrochemical study. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations suggest that the pyridyl-N functions as the active site for H adsorption with a free energy of -0.13 eV, in agreement with the unusually low onset overpotential for an organic molecular catalyst.<br>

Determination of subnanogram amounts of sulfur dioxide and sulfites by pneumatopotentiometry

1986 ◽  
Vol 51 (10) ◽  
pp. 2077-2082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Langmaier ◽  
František Opekar
Keyword(s):  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Redox Potential ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Porous Membrane ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Iodine Monochloride ◽  
Membrane Pores ◽  
Relative Standard ◽  
Limit Of Quantitation

Gold porous membrane electrode has been used for the potentiometric determination of small amounts of sulfur dioxide absorbed in the solutions of sodium tetrachloromercurate or sodium hydroxide. Sulfur dioxide is released by the reaction with an acid into a stream of nitrogen and led to the electrode immersed into the solution of iodine monochloride. Part of SO2 penetrates through the membrane pores into the solution where it is oxidized. The electrode redox potential change is a measure of the SO2 concentration in the absorption solution. In the solution of 1 . 10-5 M[ICl2]- in 0.02 M-HClO4 the limit of quantitation was found to be 0.07 ng SO2 . ml-1. The relative standard deviations of 1.4% and 2.5% were found for the determinations of 10 ng and 0.5 ng of SO2, respectively. Higher concentrations of H2S interfere only in the hydroxide solution. About 10 samples can be analyzed per one hour.

Novel palladium(II) selective membrane electrode based on 4-[(5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-ylimino)methyl]benzene-1,3-diol

2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 563-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moslem Mohammadi ◽  
Mehdi Khodadadian ◽  
Mohammad K. Rofouei
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Aqueous Samples ◽  
Selective Determination ◽  
Poly Vinyl Chloride ◽  
Selective Membrane ◽  
Ph Range ◽  
Palladium Content ◽  
Methyl Benzene

A plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) membrane electrode based on 4-[(5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-ylimino)methyl]benzene-1,3-diol (L) for highly selective determination of palladium(II) (in PdCl42– form) is developed. The electrode showed a good Nernstian response (29.6 ± 0.4 mV per decade) over a wide concentration range (3.1 × 10–7 to 1.0 × 10–2 mol l–1). The limit of detection was 1.5 × 10–7 mol l–1. The electrode has a response time of about 20 s, and it can be used for at least 2 months without observing any considerable deviation from Nernstian response. The proposed electrode could be used in the pH range of 2.5–5.5. The practical utility of the electrode has been demonstrated by its use for the estimation of palladium content in aqueous samples.

Membrane electrode assembly

2001 ◽  
Vol 2001 (139) ◽  
pp. 13
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Electrode Assembly ◽  
Membrane Electrode

scholarly journals Effect of Stratification of Cathode Catalyst Layers on Durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2975
Author(s):  
Zikhona Nondudule ◽  
Jessica Chamier ◽  
Mahabubur Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Catalyst Layer ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Potential Cycling ◽  
Catalyst Layers ◽  
Exchange Membrane

To decrease the cost of fuel cell manufacturing, the amount of platinum (Pt) in the catalyst layer needs to be reduced. In this study, ionomer gradient membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) were designed to reduce Pt loading without sacrificing performance and lifetime. A two-layer stratification of the cathode was achieved with varying ratios of 28 wt. % ionomer in the inner layer, on the membrane, and 24 wt. % on the outer layer, coated onto the inner layer. To study the MEA performance, the electrochemical surface area (ECSA), polarization curves, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) responses were evaluated under 20, 60, and 100% relative humidity (RH). The stratified MEA Pt loading was reduced by 12% while maintaining commercial equivalent performance. The optimal two-layer design was achieved when the Pt loading ratio between the layers was 1:6 (inner:outer layer). This MEA showed the highest ECSA and performance at 0.65 V with reduced mass transport losses. The integrity of stratified MEAs with lower Pt loading was evaluated with potential cycling and proved more durable than the monolayer MEA equivalent. The higher ionomer loading adjacent to the membrane and the bi-layer interface of the stratified catalyst layer (CL) increased moisture in the cathode CL, decreasing the degradation rate. Using ionomer stratification to decrease the Pt loading in an MEA yielded a better performance compared to the monolayer MEA design. This study, therefore, contributes to the development of more durable, cost-effective MEAs for low-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Catalytic layer-membrane electrode assembly methods for optimum triple phase boundaries and fuel cell performances

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imen Fouzaï ◽  
Solène Gentil ◽  
Victor Costa Bassetto ◽  
Wanderson Oliveira Silva ◽  
Raddaoui Maher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Membrane Electrode Assembly ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Catalytic Layer ◽  
Phase Boundaries ◽  
Layer Membrane ◽  
Critical Overview

A critical overview of MEA fabrication techniques is given focusing on the formation of triple phase boundaries, known for increasing PEMFC performances. Print-light-synthesis is a new emerging technology to achieve nanostructred MEA.

Zn(II)-selective poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane electrode based on Schiff base ligand 2-benzoylpyridine semicarbazone as an ionophore

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 842-847
Author(s):  
Shankar Suman ◽  
Ram Singh
Keyword(s):  
Schiff Base ◽  
Detection Limit ◽  
Vinyl Chloride ◽  
Pvc Membrane ◽  
Membrane Electrode ◽  
Sodium Tetraphenylborate ◽  
Potential Response ◽  
Selective Electrode ◽  
Poly Vinyl Chloride ◽  
Pvc Membrane Electrode

AbstractA new poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane electrode using 2-benzoylpyridine semicarbazone as membrane carrier with dioctylphthalate as plasticizer and sodium tetraphenylborate (NaTBP) as anion excluder has been fabricated and investigated as Zn(II)-selective electrode. Best potential response is observed for the composition PVC 30%, plasticizer 58%, NaTBP 8% and ionophore 4% (w/w). The sensor showed a linear stable response over a concentration range of 1.0 × 10−2–4.56 × 10−6 M with a detection limit of 2.28 × 10−6 M and a response time <10 s. The electrode can be used for at least six months without any divergence in potential.

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