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Sulfonated polysulfone battery membrane for use in corrosive environments

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6055476

For batteries containing strong oxidizing electrolyte and a membrane separating two electrolyte solutions, e.g., a zinc ferricyanide battery, an improved membrane is provided comprising an oxidative resistant, conductive, ion-selective membrane fabricated from a catenated aromatic polymer having an absence of tertiary hydrogens, e.g., a sulfonated polysulfone.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
4,714,663
Application Number:
06/918,194, ON: DE88000876
OSTI ID:
6055476
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English