A review of proton conductivity in cellulosic materials

Selyanchyn, Olena and Selyanchyn, Roman and Lyth, Stephen M. (2020) A review of proton conductivity in cellulosic materials. Frontiers in Energy Research, 8. pp. 1-17. 596164. ISSN 2296-598X (https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2020.596164)

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Abstract

Cellulose is derived from biomass and is useful in a wide range of applications across society, most notably in paper and cardboard. Nanocellulose is a relatively newly discovered variant of cellulose with much smaller fibril size, leading to unique properties such as high mechanical strength. Meanwhile, electrochemical energy conversion in fuel cells will be a key technology in the development of the hydrogen economy, but new lower cost proton exchange membrane (PEM) materials are needed. Nanocellulose has emerged as a potential candidate for this important application. In this review we summarize scientific developments in the area of cellulosic materials with special emphasis on the proton conductivity, which is the most important parameter for application in PEMs. We cover conventional cellulose and nanostructured cellulose materials, polymer composites or blends, and chemically modified cellulose. These developments are critically reviewed, and we identify interesting trends in the literature data. Finally, we speculate on future directions for this field.

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Selyanchyn, Olena, Selyanchyn, Roman and Lyth, Stephen M. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9563-867X;
  • Item type:Article
    ID code:85553
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    24 November 2020
    Published
    23 October 2020
    Accepted
    18 August 2020
    Submitted
    Notes:Funding Information: This work was supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) through the “Center of Innovation Science and Technology based Radical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program” (COI Program, Grant No. JPMJCE1318). The World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). O. Selyanchyn acknowledges the Kyushu University Platform of Inter/Transdisciplinary Energy Research Support Program for Doctoral Students. R. Selyanchyn acknowledges the Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) for a Grant-in-Aid for Early Career Scientists (no. JP19K15342). Publisher Copyright: © Copyright © 2020 Selyanchyn, Selyanchyn and Lyth. Selyanchyn O, Selyanchyn R and Lyth SM (2020) A Review of Proton Conductivity in Cellulosic Materials. Front. Energy Res. 8:596164. doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2020.596164
    Subjects:Technology > Chemical technology
    Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > Electrical apparatus and materials
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Chemical and Process Engineering
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:18 May 2023 10:17
    Last modified:11 Nov 2024 13:55
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/85553
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