Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide novel cathodes to be employed with membranes that can operate in ionomer membrane-based electrolyzer cells between at least 50- and 95-degrees C. The cathodes comprise a carbon-based substrate, e.g., of woven cloth or paper, a hydrophobic binder-containing microporous layer, e.g., polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and a catalyst layer comprising electrocatalysts and binders demonstrating ionic conductivity over a range of dry and wet operating conditions. According to some aspects of the invention, at least one layer of the microporous layer or catalyst layer has defined pore structure.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide novel electrodes to be employed with membranes that can operate in fuel cell mode between at least 80- and 240-degrees C. The electrodes comprise a carbon-based substrate, e.g., of woven cloth or paper, a hydrophobic binder-containing microporous layer, e.g., polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and a catalyst layer comprising electrocatalysts and binders demonstrating ionic conductivity over a range of dry and wet operating conditions. According to some aspects of the invention, at least one layer of the microporous layer or catalyst layer has defined pore structure and particle size distribution.

Abstract: Aromatic polymers exhibiting thermal stability and conductivity upon imbibement into an acid are disclosed for electrochemical gas sensor applications. Membrane electrode assemblies for electrochemical gas sensors are also provided, comprising a sensing electrode, a counter electrode, and a polymer membrane comprising the polymers of the present invention, disposed between the sensing electrode and the counter electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of polymer ion imbibed membranes for electrolyte flow batteries. The membranes are a conducting aromatic polyether type copolymer bearing nitrogen heterocycles groups, especially pyridine type. While the membranes can be used in acid, basic, and neutral electrolytes, the nitrogen heterocycles in the membrane interact with acid in the electrolyte to form a proton transport network, so as to keep the proton transport performance of the membrane. The membrane has excellent mechanical stability and thermostability as well as tunable porosity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of polymer ion imbibed membranes for electrolyte flow batteries. The membranes are a conducting aromatic polyether type copolymer bearing nitrogen heterocycles groups, especially pyridine type. While the membranes can be used in acid, basic, and neutral electrolytes, the nitrogen heterocycles in the membrane interact with acid in the electrolyte to form a proton transport network, so as to keep the proton transport performance of the membrane. The membrane has excellent mechanical stability and thermostability as well as tunable porosity.

Abstract: Aromatic polymers exhibiting thermal stability and conductivity upon imbibement into an acid are disclosed for electrochemical gas sensor applications. Membrane electrode assemblies for electrochemical gas sensors are also provided, comprising a sensing electrode, a counter electrode, and a polymer membrane comprising the polymers of the present invention, disposed between the sensing electrode and the counter electrode.