Polyimide,with its molecular structure’s designability,has become an ideal material for proton exchange membranes.A series of CF3-ESPIx(x=50,60,70,80,and 90) proton exchange membranes were prepared using 1,4,5,8-naphthalene tetracarboxylic dianhydride (NTDA),bisphenylamine disulfonic acid (BDSA),and 2,2'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4'-diaminodiphenyl ether (6FODA) as monomers,by regulating the molar ratio of sulfonated and non-sulfonated monomers.The mechanical properties,water absorption rate,swelling rate,chemical stability,and proton conductivity of the films were systematically studied.The results indicated that the sulfonation degree regulation could effectively construct efficient proton transport channels,and the proton conductivity of the membrane reached up to 249 mS/cm at 80℃.The introduction of trifluoromethyl groups significantly suppressed the swelling of the membrane,with the planar swelling rate being only 3.8%-7.4% at 80℃,demonstrating excellent dimensional stability.This series of membranes also exhibited outstanding thermal stability and mechanical properties,proving their promising application potential as proton exchange membrane materials for fuel cells.
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