MCM-41 as a new separator material for electrochemical cell: application in zinc–air system

Saputra, Hens and Othman, Raihan and Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy and Muhida, Riza (2011) MCM-41 as a new separator material for electrochemical cell: application in zinc–air system. Journal of Membrane Science, 367 (1-2). pp. 152-157. ISSN 0376-7388

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Abstract

The efficacy of nanoporous inorganic MCM-41 membrane as a new separator material for electrochemical cell has been investigated. The hexagonally ordered, narrow pore structure of MCM-41 membrane serves as ion exchange channels between the anolyte and catholyte of an electrochemical cell. Besides, it also acts as the electrolyte matrix or reservoir due to the hydrophilic nature of the as-synthesized MCM-41 and along with the high surface area and pore volume density characteristics. MCM-41 membrane has been employed as separator in zinc–air electrochemical system. MCM-41 was synthesized on the zinc substrate by dip-coating method and its thickness was ca. 5 micron. The Zn/MCM-41/air cell was able to produce a maximum power density of 32 mW/cm2 and possessed a volumetric energy density of 300 Wh/l, which are considered comparable to the published product datasheet of commercial zinc–air button cells of equivalent size.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2593/2651
Uncontrolled Keywords:	MCM-41 membrane, ion exchange membrane, hexagonally ordered nanoporous membrane, inorganic membrane, electrochemical cell separator, zinc-air electrochemical cell
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ807 Renewable energy sources T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK2896 Production of electricity by direct energy conversion T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP250 Industrial electrochemistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Science
Depositing User:	Raihan Othman
Date Deposited:	14 Sep 2011 12:37
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2012 17:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/2651

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