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Title: Poly(arylene)-based anion exchange polymer electrolytes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1183938

Poly(arylene) electrolytes including copolymers lacking ether groups in the polymer may be used as membranes and binders for electrocatalysts in preparation of anodes for electrochemical cells such as solid alkaline fuel cells.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
Assignee:
Los Alamos National Security, LLC (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
9,051,431
Application Number:
13/800,038
OSTI ID:
1183938
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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