From nanochannel-induced proton conduction enhancement to a nanochannel-based fuel cell.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The apparent proton conductivity inside a nanochannel can be enhanced by orders of magnitude due to the electric double layer overlap. A nanochannel filled with an acidic solution is thus a micro super proton conductor, and an array of such nanochannels forms an excellent proton conductive membrane. Taking advantage of this effect, a new class of proton exchange membrane is developed for micro fuel cell applications.
Medical subject headings
- Electric Power Supplies
- Electrochemistry
- Microfluidics
- Nanostructures
- Protons