Proton conductivity amelioration of chitosan via novel Schiff base formation with oxidized polyvinyl alcohol for proton exchange membrane

Chitosan (CS) is a naturally occurring biopolymer that is readily accessible and widely used in various industrial applications. However, its low proton conductivity, particularly at elevated temperatures, poses challenges for its application as a proton exchange membrane for fuel cells (PEMFCs).

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Qana A. Alsulami
Wafa A. Bawazir
Sherif M. A. S. Keshk

Chitosan (CS) is a naturally occurring biopolymer that is readily accessible and widely used in various industrial applications. However, its low proton conductivity, particularly at elevated temperatures, poses challenges for its application as a proton exchange membrane for fuel cells (PEMFCs).

Publication date
2025-03-12
Journal / proceedings
Emergent Materials
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
8
Issue
6
Pages
4151-4162
DOI
10.1007/s42247-025-01051-6

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Qana A. Alsulami; Wafa A. Bawazir; Sherif M. A. S. Keshk. 2025-03-12. Proton conductivity amelioration of chitosan via novel Schiff base formation with oxidized polyvinyl alcohol for proton exchange membrane. Emergent Materials. 4151-4162. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-025-01051-6

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Sherif Keshk specialises in polymer materials, nanocomposites and sustainable materials engineering.

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