Enhancing the performance of proton exchange membranes: Incorporating layered double hydroxides into low sulfonated polyether sulfone octyl sulfonamide composite membranes

An interesting approach was employed to fabricate ion exchange membranes tailored for proton exchange membrane applications. This involved blending low sulfonated polyether sulfone octyl sulfonamide (LSPSO) with Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) clay at varying weight ratios (1 wt%, 3 wt%, and 6 wt%). Comprehensive characterization of the resulting composite membranes was conducted using diverse techniques, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis, to evaluate surface morphology and thermal stability. Notably, the thermal performance of the composite membrane exhibited significant enhancements compared to the pristine LSPSO membrane. The inclusion of 6 wt% LDHs in the composite membrane led to a substantial increase in proton conductivity, rising from 35.04 mS/cm to 143.75 mS/cm at 100 ◦C.

Research article

Imen Ben Kacem
Walid Mabrouk
Khaled Charradi
Nizar Bellakhal
Riadh Marzouki
Noureddine Raouafi
Sherif M.A.S. Keshk

Publication date: 2024-04
Journal / proceedings: Materials Chemistry and Physics
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Volume: 316
Pages: 129119
Article number: 129119
DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.129119

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Imen Ben Kacem; Walid Mabrouk; Khaled Charradi; Nizar Bellakhal; Riadh Marzouki; Noureddine Raouafi; Sherif M.A.S. Keshk. 2024-04. Enhancing the performance of proton exchange membranes: Incorporating layered double hydroxides into low sulfonated polyether sulfone octyl sulfonamide composite membranes. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 129119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.129119