Description
The NEPEM Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) for Hydrogen Fuel Cells integrates expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) microporous reinforcement, delivering high mechanical strength, high proton conductivity, and low ion permeability.
NEPEM Proton Exchange Membrane
For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Applications
Thickness and Basis Weight Properties
| Membrane Type | Thickness (microns, μm) | Weight (g/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| N-3010 | 12 | 23.6 |
| N-3015 | 15 | 29.5 |
| N-211 | 25 | 50.0 |
| N-212 | 50 | 99.0 |
Mechanical Properties
| Physical Property | N-3010 (MD) | N-3010 (TD) | N-3015 (MD) | N-3015 (TD) | N-211/212 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Test (23°C, 50% RH) - Tensile Strength (MPa) | ≥42 | ≥42 | ≥40 | ≥40 | ≥28/28 |
| Tensile Test (23°C, 50% RH) - Tensile Modulus (MPa) | ≥400 | ≥400 | ≥350 | ≥350 | ≥400/400 |
| Tensile Test (23°C, 50% RH) - Elongation at Break (%) | ≥150 | ≥150 | ≥180 | ≥180 | ≥100/120 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 |
Other Properties
| Other Properties | N-3010 | N-3015 | N-211/212 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conductivity2 (S/cm) | ≥0.100 | ≥0.110 | ≥0.100 |
| Hydrogen Crossover3 [cm³·cm/(cm²·s·0.1MPa)] | <5.00×10⁻⁸ | <4.50×10⁻⁸ | / |
| Hydrogen Crossover Current Density4 (mA/cm²) | <2.0 | <2.0 | / |
Swelling Properties
| Swelling Properties | N-3010 (MD) | N-3010 (TD) | N-3015 (MD) | N-3015 (TD) | N-211/212 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Content5 (%) | 10.0±3.0 | 10.0±3.0 | 10.0±3.0 | 10.0±3.0 | 5.0±3.0 |
| Water Uptake6 (%) | 50.0±5.0 | 50.0±5.0 | 50.0±5.0 | 50.0±5.0 | 50.0±5.0 |
| Thickness Swelling Rate (23°C, 50% RH), % increase | |||||
| Water soaked at 23°C, 50% RH (%) | ≤10 | ≤15 | ≤10 | ≤15 | / |
| Water soaked at 100°C, 50% RH (%) | ≤30 | ≤40 | ≤30 | ≤40 | / |
| Linear Expansion (23°C, 50% RH), % increase | |||||
| Water soaked at 23°C, 50% RH (%) | ≤3 | ≤4 | ≤4 | ≤5 | ≤4 |
| Water soaked at 100°C, 50% RH (%) | ≤5 | ≤5 | ≤7 | ≤7 | ≤20 |
Measurement Notes:
- 1 Measurements were performed on membranes conditioned at 23 °C and 50% relative humidity (RH).
- 2 Conductivity was measured at 23 °C and 100% RH.
- 3 Hydrogen crossover was determined at 23 °C and 100% RH.
- 4 Hydrogen crossover current was measured in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) with H₂ as the feed gas, at 80 °C under fully humidified conditions.
- 5 Water content of the membrane was quantified after conditioning at 23 °C and 50% RH (reported on a dry weight basis).
- 6 Water uptake was assessed by exposing dry membranes to water at 100 °C for 1 hour, with results reported on a dry weight basis.
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