A review on the role of proton exchange membrane on the performance of microbial fuel cell

Proton exchange membranes (PEMs) are the most frequently used separators in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The role of proton transportation in MFC performance makes PEMs one of the most important components in the cell. The effect of PEMs in MFC performance is commonly determined according to generat...

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Published in:Polymers for advanced technologies 2014-12, Vol.25 (12), p.1426-1432
Main Authors: Rahimnejad, Mostafa, Bakeri, Gholamreza, Ghasemi, Mostafa, Zirepour, Alireza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biochemical fuel cells
Categories
coulombic efficiency
Density
Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Electrochemical conversion: primary and secondary batteries, fuel cells
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Exchange
Exchange resins and membranes
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Fuel cells
microbial fuel cells
Microorganisms
Nafion
Oxygen transfer
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells
proton exchange membranes
Technology of polymers
Transportation
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Summary:Proton exchange membranes (PEMs) are the most frequently used separators in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The role of proton transportation in MFC performance makes PEMs one of the most important components in the cell. The effect of PEMs in MFC performance is commonly determined according to generated power density and coulombic efficiency. Nafion is the commonly used membrane in MFCs, but there are still a number of problems associated with the use of Nafion including oxygen transfer rate, cation transport and accumulation rather than protons, membrane fouling and substrate loss. Moreover, additional problems can also be attributed to the effect of PEMs including internal resistance and pH change in MFCs. Recent developments in PEM performance are attributed to two categories including utilization of other types of membranes and improvements in Nafion by pre‐treatment methods. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1042-7147
1099-1581
DOI:10.1002/pat.3383