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

• Main Authors: Yana J., Nimmanpipug P., Chirachanchai S., Gosalawit R., Dokmaisrijan S., Vannarat S., Vilaithong T., Lee V.S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77956620324&partnerID=40&md5=32c766ced401a88420160896b02945fd; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/6217
• 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)...