Ionizing radiation has become the most effective way to modify natural and synthetic
polymers through crosslinking, degradation, and graft polymerization. This review will …

This article introduces the radical approach of applying alkaline anion‐exchange
membranes (AAEMs) to meet the current challenges with regards to direct methanol fuel …

The preparation of various types of ion exchange membranes by radiation-induced graft
copolymerization of polar and functional monomers onto non-polar polymeric films and …

Various routes to synthesize functional fluoropolymers used in membranes for fuel cell
applications are presented. They can be separated into three main families of alternatives …

Fuel cell technology is one of the key emerging technologies that is currently attracting
tremendous effort with the aim to provide alternative environmentally friendly and efficient …

Fluoropolymers are known as chemically inert materials with good high temperature
resistance, so they are often the materials of choice for harsh chemical environments. These …

Proton exchange membranes for fuel cell applications were synthesized by pre-irradiation
grafting of styrene/divinylbenzene mixtures into poly (fluoroethylene-co …

Vinylbenzyl chloride was grafted onto PVDF and FEP polymer films using radiation-grafting
methodology. Subsequent reaction with trimethylamine and ion-exchange with potassium …

Sulfonation of polysulfone strongly affects both protonic conductivity and lifetime of
composite polyelectrolytes. Viscosimetric comparisons showed the effect of the sulfonating …

The cost of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) components is crucial to the commercial
viability of the technology. Proton exchange membranes fabricated via the method of …