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Properties of Composite Membranes of SPEEK and Nanodiamond

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The manufacture of composite materials can improve the properties of proton-conducting polymers as membranes in PEM fuel cells. We have investigated composite membranes obtained by dispersion of nanodiamond particles in a sulfonated PolyEtherEtherKetone (SPEEK) matrix. SPEEK is a major proton-conducting aromatic polymer. Nanodiamond has been studied for various applications and can be functionalized with different surface groups. For use in proton-conducting membranes, surface functionalization with proton-donating groups is a promising approach. In this preliminary work, we have studied the properties of membranes made using pristine nanodiamond from diverse origins for a first assessment of the potential properties. The composites were analysed by various techniques, including Thermogravimetric Analysis, water vapor uptake and mechanical tensile tests.

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  1. LCP-MADIREL, Aix-Marseille Univ - CNRS, 13397, Marseille, France

    Hongying Hou, Brunella Maranesi, Mustapha Khadhraoui & Philippe Knauth

  2. Dip.Scienze Tecnologie Chimiche, Univ Roma Tor Vergata, 00133, Roma, Italy

    Brunella Maranesi, Riccardo Polini & M. Luisa Di Vona

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Hou, H., Maranesi, B., Khadhraoui, M. et al. Properties of Composite Membranes of SPEEK and Nanodiamond. MRS Online Proceedings Library 1384, 2 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1557/opl.2012.188

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