High-Performance Proton Exchange Membranes: Towards Enhanced Conductivity and Durability
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications for Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 75
Editors
Interests: membrane materials and membrane processes; water treatment; fuel cell membrane; membrane gas separation
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Dear Colleagues,
Proton exchange membranes (PEMs) stand as the core component in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, water electrolyzers, and other electrochemical energy devices, where their proton conductivity and operational durability directly determine device efficiency, stability and service life. With the rapid development of clean energy conversion and storage technologies, there is an increasing demand for high-performance PEMs that can operate stably under various conditions such as high temperature, low humidity and strong oxidation. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advances in the design, synthesis, characterization and application of high-performance proton exchange membranes. It welcomes original research articles, communications and review papers covering novel polymer matrices, proton conductive fillers, nanostructure regulation, interface engineering, and durability enhancement mechanisms. By gathering cutting-edge academic and industrial achievements, this issue aims to provide a shared platform for researchers worldwide, promote the innovation of proton exchange membrane materials and technologies, and support the large-scale application of high-efficiency electrochemical energy devices.
Prof. Dr. Hong Wu
Dr. Xiao Pang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- proton exchange membranes
- proton conductivity
- nanostructure regulation
- anti-degradation design
- temperature
- humidity
- fuel cell
- water electrolysis
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