Search for dissertations about: "proton conduction membrane"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words proton conduction membrane.

2. 1. Membrane effects on proton transfer in cytochrome c oxidase

   Author : Linda Näsvik Öjemyr; Peter Brzezinski; Anthony G. Lee; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; cytochrom c oxidase; lipids; membrane; proton transfer; Biochemistry; biokemi;

   Abstract : The biological membrane is composed of lipids and proteins that make up dynamic barriers around cells and organelles. Membrane-spanning proteins are involved in many key processes in the cell such as energy conversion, nerve conduction and signal transduction. READ MORE

4. 2. Thin-Film Electrocatalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells - Activity, Durability and Proton Conduction

   Author : Björn Wickman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nafion; thin film evaporation; PEMFC; platinum; titanium oxide; cathode; fuel cell; oxygen reduction reaction; electrocatalyst; proton conduction; model systems;

   Abstract : The polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a potential technology for future energy conversion in sustainable energy systems. By using hydrogen from renewable energy sources and oxygen from the air, the fuel cell produces electricity with water as the only exhaust. READ MORE

5. 3. Structure and molecular interactions in polymer ionic materials

   Author : Hanna Ericson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; proton conduction membrane; proton conducting gel; polymer electrolyte; vibrational spectroscopy; confocal Raman spectroscopy;

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6. 4. Intrinsically Proton-Conducting Benzimidazole Units Tethered to Different Polymer Chain Architectures

   Author : Christian Persson; Centrum för analys och syntes; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Polymerteknik; biopolymers; Kemiteknik och kemisk teknologi; Polymer technology; Chemical technology and engineering; Materiallära; materialteknik; Material technology; Makromolekylär kemi; Macromolecular chemistry; proton-exchange membrane fuel cell; structure diffusion; thiol-ene reaction; segmental mobility; high temperature; benzimidazole; block copolymers; polymer electrolyte; anhydrous proton conductivity;

   Abstract : Proton transport is a fundamental process that can be found in many systems in nature, as well as in technical devices, such as fuel cells, electrochromic devices and various types of sensors. Fuel cell technology is considered as environmentally friendly because fuel cells are not limited by the Carnot cycle, and efficiently converts chemical energy into electrical energy which can be used for powering cars, laptops, buildings etc. READ MORE

7. 5. Proton conducting ionic liquids-Binary mixtures and structural modifications

   Author : Iqbaal Abdurrokhman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; nanostructure; hydrogen bonds; Protic ionic liquids; fuel cell;

   Abstract : Proton conduction is a phenomenon of fundamental importance for biological and chemical systems, such as in photosynthesis and aerobic respiration. Proton conduction is also key in the proton exchange membrane fuel cell, a clean electrochemical device that converts chemical into electrical energy. READ MORE