The relentless increase in the demand for useable power from energy-hungry economies
continues to drive energy-material related research. Fuel cells, as a future potential power …

Though fuel cells have been considered as a viable energy conversion device, their
adaptation for practical applications has been facing certain challenging issues regarding …

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are considered to be a promising
technology for clean and efficient power generation in the twenty-first century. Proton …

Membrane resistances are often measured under direct current conditions using a standard
0.5 M NaCl characterization solution, although several electro-membrane processes (eg …

In this work, PFSA-g-GO nanocomposites were firstly prepared by perfluorosulfonic acid
(PFSA) grafted on graphene oxide (GO) in various mass ratios through an esterification …

The inability of damaged load-bearing cartilage to regenerate and self-repair remains a long-
standing challenge in clinical settings. In the past, the use of PVA hydrogels as cartilage …

The polymer gel electrolyte is a major part of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries.
This research work narrates the formulation of a novel gel system using poly (vinyl …

Acid‐catalyzed vapor phase esterification with maleic anhydride was used to improve the
integrity and thermo‐mechanical properties of fiber webs based on poly (vinyl alcohol), PVA …

Chitosan is modified by phthaloylation using an excess of phthalic anhydride at 130° C and
blended with the sulfonated polyethersulfone (SPES) to produce composite blend …

Abstract In this work, Graphene Oxide (GO) reinforced novel polymer composites comprising
of poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid)(PSSA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend matrix have been …