Thermal treatment of high-density polyethylene films to increase crystallinity for the fabrication of superior radiation-grafted anion-exchange membranes for fuel cells

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Abstract
Heat treatment (115 °C, 24 h) of HDPE film (T) led to higher crystallinities ( cf. untreated, UT). HDPE(T) films yield radiation-grafted AEMs with more consistent ion-exchange capacities, and higher bulk water contents and fuel cell performances.
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  • Johnson Matthey
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/M022749/1)
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/T009233/1)
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/Z534237/2)
  • Lancaster University (School of Engineering)

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