Structural evolution of water swollen perfluorosulfonated ionomers from dry membrane to solution

The structural evolution of perfluorosulfonated ionomer (PFSI) membranes from dry materials to highly swollen membranes and solutions was investigated using mainly small-angle scattering techniques. The small-angle scattering maximum (“ionomer peak”) is shown to be observable up to very large water...

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Published in:Polymer (Guilford) 2000-07, Vol.41 (15), p.5829-5838
Main Author: Gebel, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Exchange resins and membranes
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Perfluorinated ionomer
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Small-angle neutron scattering
Small-angle X-ray scattering
Technology of polymers
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Summary:The structural evolution of perfluorosulfonated ionomer (PFSI) membranes from dry materials to highly swollen membranes and solutions was investigated using mainly small-angle scattering techniques. The small-angle scattering maximum (“ionomer peak”) is shown to be observable up to very large water content and shifts continuously toward small-angle as water content increases. A modification of the swelling process is observed for a water content larger than 50% by volume. This behavior is attributed to an inversion of the structure from a reverse micellar structure to a connected network of polymer rod-like particles. The swelling behavior of the membranes was determined in different solvents and was analyzed in terms of interfacial energy effects. The conductivity measurements indicate that the structure of the highly swollen membrane is close to the one observed for solutions.
ISSN:0032-3861
1873-2291
DOI:10.1016/S0032-3861(99)00770-3