Evaluation of transport parameters for PVC based polyvinyl alcohol Ce(IV) phosphate composite membrane

The aim of this study was to investigate the preparation of novel membrane and the characterization of their properties. A new class of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based polyvinyl alcohol Ce(IV) phosphate composite membrane was successfully prepared by solution casting method. The structural formation was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and morphological studies. The thermal property was investigated by thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) method. The order of surface charge density for various electrolytes was found to be LiCl < NaCl < KCl.

► Transport properties of composite membrane are evaluated.
► TMS method is used for electrochemical characterization.
► Membrane was found to be mechanically stable.
► The order of surface charge density was found to be LiCl < NaCl < KCl.