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12 - Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering
Cranfield University
Characterization and application of anion exchange polymer membranes with non-platinum group metals for fuel cells
This research was an EPSRC funded collaboration between Cranfield University, Newcastle University, Surrey University and Imperial College (grants refs EP/FO26633(CU), EP/FO2658X, EP/FO27524 & EP/FO35764) and included partners DSTL, the University of Science and Technology at Hefei, China (UST) and Sun Yat-Sen University, China. Prior to this, solid polymer fuel cells were based around proton exchange membranes whose cost is a major inhibitor to commercialisation. This project investigated the possibility of developing an alkaline equivalent, offering a number of significant advantages, including faster cell reactions, cheaper catalysts, non-fluorinated ionomers and more favourable water transport. Contact Dr Robert Reeve: RWREEVE@mail.dstl.gov.uk