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IMAGE: Ultra-High Proton Conduction via Extended Hydrogen-Bonding Network in Polyoxometalate-based Framework Functionalized with Lanthanide Ion view more
Credit: Sayaka Uchida, The University of Tokyo
Protons are the next big thing when it comes to fuel cell technology. The subatomic exchange produces power on a scale that challenges contemporary solid-state fuel cell technology, used to help power space shuttles. To realize the proton-based technology sooner, an international team of researchers have developed a hybrid material that effectively transports protons at high temperatures and humidity two major challenges in past attempts.
The results were published on April 19 in
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, a journal of the American Chemical Society.
New Hybrid Material may Soon Lead to Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
Written by AZoMApr 21 2021
When it comes to fuel cell technology, protons are considered the next big thing. The subatomic exchange generates significant power that challenges modern solid-state fuel cell technology that is currently used to fuel space shuttles.
Ultra-high proton conduction via extended hydrogen-bonding network in polyoxometalate-based framework functionalized with lanthanide ion. Image Credit: Hiroshima University.
To expedite the development of the proton-based technology, an international research team has created a new hybrid material that successfully delivers protons at high humidity and temperatures two crucial challenges faced in previous attempts.