Proton-Conducting Membranes - 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Today, modern challenges are provoking a trend of decarbonization, necessitating the development of the hydrogen energy industry over the upcoming decades and a phasing-out of traditional types of fuel. Proton-conducting membranes, such as Nafion®, Aquivion® and their analogues, have already demonstrated excellent performance in the process of converting hydrogen fuel into energy in fuel cells. Further investigations are required to develop membranes that have enhanced conducting properties and are low-cost and sustainable for long-term operation in order to achieve economically effective “green” energy technologies of the future.

This Special Issue aims to contribute to the investigation of high-performance proton-conducting membranes, understanding their structure and properties and finding ways to develop PEMs (proton-exchange membranes or polymer electrolyte membranes) for their application in various electrochemical devices.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: new types of proton-conducting membranes; original techniques for membrane fabrication, including compositional membranes and novel insights into preparation methods; methods of characterization; and industrial applications, focusing on the study of membranes.

We look forward to receiving your high-quality contributions. 

Dr. Yuri Kulvelis
Dr. Oleg N. Primachenko
Guest Editors

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