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论文类型：期刊论文

发表时间：2019-11-27

发表刊物：ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES

收录刊物：SCIE

卷号：11

期号：47

页面范围：44315-44324

ISSN号：1944-8244

关键字：aryl ether bonds; side chain; ionic cross-linked network; amphoteric membrane; redox flow battery

摘要：To solve the stability issue of cost-effective non fluorinated membranes, an ether-free poly(arylene piperidinium) (PBPip)-based membrane is first applied in redox flow batteries (RFBs). For improved efficiencies of RFB, amphoteric side chains are introduced onto the PBPip. Without an ether bond in the polymer backbone, the membrane shows a good stability in a strong oxidation environment. The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra exhibit no obvious changes over 30 days of oxidation test. Different from traditional blended amphoteric membranes, the amphoteric side chain allows both cation- and anion-exchange capacities to increase with grafting degree, which leads to a very high total ion-exchange capacity (IEC) (4.19 mmol g(-1)). Outstanding ion-conduction ability (area resistance: 0.22 Omega cm(2)) comparable to Nafion 212 (0.24 Omega cm(2)) is consequently achieved. Ionic cross -linking structure between cationic and anionic groups results in a low swelling rate (13.9%). Combined with the repelling effect of positively charged piperidinium, a low VO2+ permeability (1.31 X 10(-8) cm(2) s(-1)) is accomplished. On the basis of these good properties, the membrane exhibits excellent vanadium battery performances, especially at high current densities. The VE and EE both exceed 80% even at 200 mA cm(-2). The battery performances have no obvious reductions after 500 cycles. These results indicate that this work provides orientation to design the membrane for RFB.