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Journal : International Journal of Renewable Energy Development

Impact of crosslinking on quaternary ammonium poly(vinyl alcohol)/polyquaternium-7 anion exchange membranes for alkaline polymer electrolyte fuel cells Samsudin, Asep Muhamad; Rokhati, Nur; Prasetya, Nor Basid Adiwibawa; Kumoro, Andri Cahyo; Anggoro, Didi Dwi; Nasher, Kharissa; Wahyudi, Dhiky; Roschger, Michaela; Hacker, Viktor
International Journal of Renewable Energy Development Vol 14, No 4 (2025): July 2025
Publisher : Center of Biomass & Renewable Energy (CBIORE)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61435/ijred.2025.60897

Abstract

Alkaline Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (APEFCs) have emerged as a promising candidate for clean energy production. Anion exchange membrane (AEM) is an essential element of alkaline polymer electrolyte fuel cells for its role in facilitating hydroxide ion conduction. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of a glutaraldehyde-based crosslinker solution on the performance of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) fabricated using quaternary ammonium poly (vinyl alcohol) (QPVA) as the backbone polymer and polyquaternium-7 as the second polymer. The introduction of a glutaraldehyde-based crosslinking agent was purposed to enhance membrane stability and reduce excessive swelling. The study evaluates the impact of varying glutaraldehyde concentrations on membrane performance. FTIR analysis confirms the presence of key functional groups of QPVA, polyquaternium-7, and the crosslinking agent. SEM images reveal that the membranes demonstrate dense and homogeneous physical structure. The results show that water uptake, swelling degree, ion exchange capacity (IEC), and hydroxide conductivity are influenced by the concentration of the glutaraldehyde solution. The QP-GA-13 AEM exhibited the best overall performance, achieving the highest tensile strength of 31.1 MPa and the highest hydroxide ion conductivity of 4.15 mS cm⁻¹ at 70°C. In single-cell tests, this membrane delivered a maximum power density of 85 mW cm⁻² and a current density of 350 mA cm⁻² at 80°C under humidified oxygen conditions.
Co-Authors . Widayat Adi Cifriadi Adi Cifriadi, Adi Agus Suprihanto Agus Suprihanto Aji Prasetyaningrum Alfariji, Moh Ana Farida Aprilina Purbasari Ardianingsih, Retno Arkie Septiana A. Arkie Septiana A. Aryanti, Nita Asep Muhamad Samsudin, Asep Muhamad Asron Ferdian Falaah Asron Ferdian Falaah, Asron Ferdian Avriliana Dewi A. Azizah, Dita Aulia Bakti Jos Bakti Jos Budiyono Budiyono C Sri Budiyati Catarina Sri Budiyati Catarina Sri Budiyati Catarina Sri Budiyati Cindi Yasintasia Dessy Ariyanti Diah Permata Wijayanti Diah Susetyo Retnowati Didi Dwi Anggoro Dwi Haryanti Dyah Hesti Wardhani Evi Ristanti R F Widhi Mahatmanti Fahni, Yunita Fauzan, Ahmad - Ferry Hermawan Fitra Pradhita Frans Arienata H. Frans Arienata H. Frastia, Wike H Hadiyanto H. Hargono Hacker, Viktor Hargono . Hargono Hargono Hargono Hargono Kamil, Muhamad Idham Kharis Yohan Abidin, Kharis Yohan Kristinah Haryani Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Laeli Kurniasari M. Djaeni Mafazan, Rafi Maharani Ratridewi Marcelinus Christwardana Margaretha Praba Aulia Marissa Widiyanti Masitah Hasan Misbahudin Alhanif Moh Djaeni Monica Setiono H. Muhammad Haqqiyuddin Robbani Mustafa Nafiunisa, Aininu Nasher, Kharissa Nita Aryanti Nor Basid Adiwibawa Prasetya Nur Rokhati Nurul Aini Pamungkas, Prihantoro Pandapotan, Boris Poltak Permanadewi, Indrasukma Puspa, Meitri Bella Putra, Ade Septia Ratnawati Ratnawati Retno Wulandari Riris Yuliana Y.S. Rizka Amalia Rizka Amalia Rizka Amalia Roschger, Michaela Saputri, Desi Riana Setia Budi Sasongko Silviana Silviana Sofiah Sofiah Sri Sinto Dewi Sulardjaka Sulardjaka Sulardjaka Sumardi . Sumardi Sumardi Tutuk Djoko Kusworo Utami, Esti Utomo, Dani Puji Veda, Adalia Wahyono, Yoyon Wahyudi, Dhiky Wardhani, Dyah Hesti Wikanastri Hersoelistyorini Wilis Ari Setyati Yuni Susanti, Devi Yusupandi, Fauzi Zahra, Nurul Afifah Zaim, Hanif Fawwaz