Structure-property relationships and electrochemical studies of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials

该研究计划研究新型质子传导无机-有机杂化材料。此类材料在聚合物电解质膜燃料电池和生物传感器中具有潜在的应用。这项研究涉及基于这些材料的新型聚合物电解质和电极结构的研究。研究将集中于这些材料的制备和完整的物理和电化学表征。特别令人感兴趣的是聚合物电解质结构及其质子传导性、热稳定性和保水性与温度之间的关系。这些材料还将用于制造陶瓷碳电极，预计陶瓷碳电极将成为燃料电池和生物传感系统的高活性和坚固的电极。

This research program investigates novel proton conducting inorganic-organic hybrid materials. Such materials have potential applications in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells and biosensors. This research involves the investigation of new polymer electrolytes and electrode structures based upon these materials. Studies will focus upon the preparation and complete physical and electrochemical characterization of these materials. Of particular interest is the relation between polymer electrolyte structure and its proton conductivity, thermal stability, and water retention as a function temperature. The materials will also be used in the fabrication of ceramic carbon electrodes, which are anticipated to be highly active and robust electrodes fuel cell and biosensory systems.