Effect of AlO on Nanostructure and Ion Transport Properties of PVA/PEG/SSA Polymer Electrolyte Membrane.

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells have the potential to reduce our energy consumption, pollutant emissions, and dependence on fossil fuels. To achieve a wide range of commercial PEMs, many efforts have been made to create novel polymer-based materials that can transport protons under anhydrous conditions. In this study, cross-linked poly(vinyl) alcohol (PVA)/poly(ethylene) glycol (PEG) membranes with varying alumina (AlO) content were synthesized using the solvent solution method.