Synthesis and characterization of polysulfone/layered double hydroxides nanocomposite membranes for fuel cell application

Composite membranes were prepared by blending different amount (0, 1, 2, and 5%) of LDH nanoparticles with SPSU in dimethylacetamide (DMAc). The membranes were prepared by the casting method and the samples obtained were characterized by XRD, FTIR spectroscopy. The thermal behavior for all samples was evaluated by thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA). Finally electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was used to study the membranes electrical properties. The EIS measurements were carried out with the membranes in contact with HCl solutions at different concentrations (10−3 ≤ c ≤ 10−1). Results show a clear dependence of the membrane electrical resistance with the sulfonation degree and the amount of the LDH added.