Development of polymer electrolyte membrane based on poly(Vinyl Chloride)/graphene oxide modified with zirconium phosphate for fuel cell applications

Abstract The function of a membrane in the fuel cell is critical to its success. major component direct methanol (DMFC) proton exchange (PEM) which must have conductivity, thermal stability, mechanical qualities, and low permeability. In this study case, film-forming structural properties Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) impelled us employ them for developing polyelectrolyte membranes (PEMs). To functionalize resultant PEMs, Graphene oxide (GO) zirconium phosphate (ZrP) were incorporated into polyvinyl different proportions. physical PVC/GO-ZrP investigated by using variety techniques instance, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Transmission (TEM), Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), universal testing machine, water contact angle meter. Furthermore, uptake, Methanol ion capacity (IEC) measured. results demonstrated that developed enough characteristics be valid DMFCs.