New Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cells
A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 691
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer electrolyte membrane; anion exchange membrane; high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell; flow battery; water electrolyser
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements in the field of polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cells, highlighting their crucial role in the development of sustainable energy technologies. This issue will cover a broad range of topics related to the design, synthesis, and structure–property relationships of various types of polymer membranes, including proton exchange membranes (PEMs), anion exchange membranes (AEMs), and high-temperature proton exchange membranes (HT-PEMs). These membranes are essential for the efficient operation of fuel cells, influencing both their performance and durability. As the demand for clean energy solutions increases, the development of novel polymer electrolyte membranes with enhanced conductivity, mechanical strength, and chemical stability is of paramount importance. Contributions to this Special Issue will provide insights into the latest innovations in polymer electrolyte membranes, explore new synthetic strategies, and discuss their applications in next-generation fuel cells. By bringing together leading research in this area, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of the relationship between membrane properties and fuel cell performance, driving the field toward more efficient and commercially viable energy solutions.
The topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- proton exchange membrane;
- anion exchange membrane;
- high-temperature proton exchange membrane;
- synthesis, structure–property relationship;
- fuel cell
Dr. Jingshuai Yang
Prof. Dr. Zhe Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer electrolyte membrane
- proton exchange membrane
- anion exchange membrane
- high-temperature proton exchange membrane
- fuel cell
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