Search for dissertations about: "Proton conductivity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words Proton conductivity.

  2. 1. Proton conductivity of lanthanum and barium zirconate: Microscale aspects on first-principles basis

    Author : Joakim Nyman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; first principles; trapping; conductivity; grain boundary; segregation; pyrochlore; space charge; solid oxide fuel cell; depletion; electrolyte; La2Zr2O7; oxygen vacancy; BaZrO3; proton; DFT; point defect; perovskite; acceptor;

    Abstract : Fuel cells are devices which convert chemical energy into electrical energy cleanly and efficiently. Development of fuel cells compatible with hydrocarbon fuels would make more efficient use of present fossil and renewable fuels, and also enable progress towards a future hydrogen economy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Proton conductivity in acceptor-doped lanthanide based pyrochlore oxides

    Author : Karinh Eurenius; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Pyrochlore; Rietveld refinement; Proton conductivity; Electrical impedance spectroscopy; Concentration Cell Electromotive Force Method.;

    Abstract : A high interest in developing new materials for SOFC applications in the temperature range of approximately 200–500 C has been growing lately. The lower activation energies for proton (H+) mobility can give higher conductivity in this temperature range. READ MORE

  5. 3. Acceptor-Doped BaZrO3 Perovskite: Synthesis, Structure and Proton Conductivity

    Author : Istaq Ahmed; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Impedance spectroscopy; Perovskite; Neutron diffraction; Rietveld refinement; BaZrO3.; Proton conductor;

    Abstract : Acceptor-doped perovskite oxides exhibit significant proton conductivity in hydrogen containing atmospheres. Therefore, they have potential for use as separator materials for various electrochemical devices including gas sensors, electrolysers and fuel cells. READ MORE

  6. 4. Proton-Conducting Sulfonated Aromatic Ionomers and Membranes by Chemical Modifications and Polycondensations

    Author : Elin Persson Jutemar; Centrum för analys och syntes; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Proton conductivity; Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells; Sulfonated polymer electrolytes; Sulfonated monomers; X-ray scattering; Sulfonation; Polymer electrolytes; Ionomers; Polycondensation; Polyaromatics;

    Abstract : Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)s are increasingly regarded as promising environmentally benign power sources. Intensive development is today directed towards reducing the cost and increasing the durability of the fuel cell, as well as expanding the operational window for the PEMFC for a range of applications. READ MORE

  7. 5. Proton-Conducting Polymers and Membranes for Fuel Cells-Preparation and Properties

    Author : Lina Karlsson; Kemiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polymer technology; solution properties; aggregation; state of the water; sulfonation; polyelectrolyte; polymer electrolyte; ionomer; acrylamide copolymer; polyphenylsulfone; polysulfone; water absorption; ion exchange membrane; proton conductivity; Polymerteknik; biopolymers;

    Abstract : The development of new materials for use in fuel cells is of importance for the probable replacement of the combustion engine by this technology in public vehicles in the future. The proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane is one of the main components in the fuel cell. READ MORE