Molecular dynamics simulations of Krytox-Silica-Nafion composite for high temperature fuel cell electrolyte membranes

• Main Authors: Janchai Yana, Piyarat Nimmanpipug, Suwabun Chirachanchai, Rapee Gosalawit, Supaporn Dokmaisrijan, Sornthep Vannarat, Thiraphat Vilaithong, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Chemistry; Materials Science
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=77956620324&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/50664
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

A five percent by weight of carboxylic acid terminated perfluoropolyether hybrid with silica (Krytox-Silica) in Nafion composite polymer was used in the modification of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell membrane in order to improve its efficiency at high operating temperatures. Molecular dynamics (MD)...