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1 online resource (451 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 An Introduction to Polymeric Electrolyte Alkaline Anion Exchange Membranes -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Different Types of Electrolytes -- 1.3 Why Polymer Electrolytes Are Important? -- 1.4 Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) -- 1.4.1 Fundamental Concepts of Anion Exchange Membranes as Polymer Electrolytes -- 1.4.2 Classification of AEM -- 1.4.3 Pros and Cons of AEM -- 1.4.4 Application of AEM -- 1.5 AEMs in Fuel Cells -- 1.6 Conclusion and Outlook -- References -- 2 Historical and Recent Developments inAnion Exchange Membranes (AEM) |
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2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Fuel Cell: Conventional Versus Modern Approach -- 2.3 Role of AEM in Fuel Cell Technology -- 2.4 Preparation of AEMs -- 2.5 Challenges in Existing AEMs -- 2.6 Recent Advancement -- 2.7 Major Challenges -- 2.8 Commercially Available AEMs -- 2.9 Current Scenario and Future Market -- 2.10 Summary and Concluding Remarks -- References -- 3 Fabrication Processes and Characterization Proceduresof Anion Exchange Membranes -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Fabrication Processes of Anion Exchange Membranes -- 3.2.1 AEM of Cationic Charged Polymers -- 3.2.2 AEMs of Ion-Solvating Polymers |
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3.2.3 AEMs with Nanofibers -- 3.2.4 Hybrid AEMs -- 3.2.5 Recent Developments in AEMs -- 3.3 Characterization Procedures of AEMs -- 3.3.1 Ionic Conductivity -- 3.3.2 IEC, Swelling Ratio, and Water Content -- 3.3.3 Mechanical and Thermal Properties -- 3.3.4 Chemical Stability -- 3.3.5 Chemical Composition and Morphological Characterization -- 3.3.6 Other Characterizations -- 3.4 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Types of Polymeric Electrolyte Anion Exchange Membranes: Heterogeneous and Grafted Membranes, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks and Homogeneous Membranes |
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4.1 Heterogenous Anion Exchange Membranes -- 4.1.1 Ion-Solvating Polymers -- 4.1.2 Hybrid Membranes -- 4.2 Grafted Anion Exchange Membranes -- 4.2.1 Radiation-Grafted Membranes -- 4.2.2 Side Chain Grafted Membranes -- 4.2.3 Long-side-chain Grafted Membranes -- 4.3 Interpenetrating Anion Exchange Membranes -- 4.3.1 Anion Exchange Membranes Based on Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPN) -- 4.3.2 Anion Exchange Membranes Based on Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (Semi-IPN) -- 4.4 Homogenous Membranes -- 4.4.1 Homogenous Membranes Based on Poly(arylene ether)s |
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4.4.2 Homogenous Membranes Based on Poly(styrene)s -- 4.4.3 Homogenous Membranes Based on Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) -- 4.4.4 Fluorene-Containing Homogenous Membranes -- 4.4.5 Homogenous Membranes Based on Polyolefins -- 4.4.6 Other Kinds of Homogenous Membranes -- 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Proton Exchange Membranes Versus Anion Exchange Membranes -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) -- 5.2.1 Classification of PEM Membranes Based on the Materials of Synthesis -- 5.2.1.1 Perfluorinated Ionomeric Membranes |
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Description based upon print version of record |
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5.2.1.2 Partially Fluorinated Hydrocarbon Membranes |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Schechter, Alex
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Grynszpan, Flavio
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Francis, Bejoy
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Thomas, Sabu
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| ISBN |
9783527837601 |
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3527837604 |
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3527837582 |
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9783527837588 |
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