Exploring the potential of doped zero-dimensional cages for proton transfer in fuel cells: a computational study

TitleExploring the potential of doped zero-dimensional cages for proton transfer in fuel cells: a computational study
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsMane, MV, Venkatnathan, A, Ghatak, K, Vanka, K
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume116
Issue32
Pagination9803-9811
Date PublishedAUG
ISSN1520-6106
Abstract

Calculations with density functional theory (DFT) and MP2 have been done to investigate the potential of recently synthesized durable zero-dimensional (OD) nitrogen-based cage structures to perform as efficient proton-exchange membranes (PEMs) in fuel cells. Our calculations suggest that the hydrogenated 0-D cages, in combination with hydrogen-bonding 1,2,3- and 1,2,4-triazole molecules, would perform as highly efficient PEMs. The results are important in the context of the need for efficient PEMs for fuel cells, especially at higher temperatures (greater than 120 degrees C) where conventional water-based PEMs such as Nafion have been found to be ineffective.

DOI10.1021/jp303884p
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)3.607
Divison category: 
Physical and Materials Chemistry