Table 3. Membrane Proton Conductivity (σ), Diffusion Coefficient (Dσ), Methanol Permeability (Pm), and Activation Energy of Proton Conduction (Ea) of Different PEMs.
| membrane type | σ (×10–2) (S cm–1) | Dσ (×10–10) m2 s–1 | Pm (× 10–7) cm2 s–1 | Ea (kJ mol–1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nafion | 8.98 | 6.41 | 5.41 | |
| SPES | 3.45 | 2.13 | 3.27 | 21.08 |
| PAS-1 | 6.43 | 3.17 | 3.15 | 18.55 |
| PAS-2 | 7.29 | 3.35 | 1.32 | 16.12 |
| PAS-5 | 9.49 | 3.31 | 1.19 | 14.32 |
| PAS-10 | 6.33 | 3.02 | 17.16 | |
| PAS-20 | 6.2 | 2.59 | 16.92 |