Optimized Multiply-Functionalized Mesostructured Materials
Proton-conductivity at high temperatures (>120˚ C)Optimized mesostructural ordering in functionalized materials
Fuel Cells Batteries
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have recently developed systems and methods of synthesizing multiply-functionalized materials. The novel synthesis consists of two sequential steps that overcome many of the previous limitations from “one-pot” approaches. After block-copolymer-directed mesostructured solids are synthesized, post-synthesis grafting methods are used to anchor ion-conducting organic species to the silica surfaces of the inorganic material. The additional steps functionalize the materials without affecting the mesostructural ordering of the silica support. Sequential processing of multiply-functionalized mesoporous films is shown to yield materials that are compositionally and structurally heterogeneous on both mesoscopic and molecular length scales. By controlling both length scales, novel films with ion-conduction properties can sustain high proton-conductivity in fuel cells operating above 120˚ C, without being affected by CO poisoning and membrane dehydration.
Patent Number: US8758653B2
Application Number: US2010792590A
Inventor: Chmelka, Bradley F. | Athens, George L. | Messinger, Robert
Priority Date: 2 Jun 2009
Priority Number: US8758653B2
Application Date: 2 Jun 2010
Publication Date: 24 Jun 2014
IPC Current: B05D000512 | B82Y003000 | B82Y004000
US Class: 2525194 | 25251951 | 4271261
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Molecular optimization of multiply-functionalized mesostructured materials
Usefulness: Molecular optimization of multiply-functionalized mesostructured materials
Summary: Method for sequential formation of multiple functionalized mesostructured material (claimed), used in electrodes, ultracapacitors, fuel cell membranes, batteries, microelectronic or opto-electronic applications, and ion-conduction applications.
Novelty: Multiple functionalized mesostructured material formation, e.g. used for electrodes and ultracapacitors includes introducing functional property into mesostructured material
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8758653
Background Additional Technologies by these Inventors Tech ID/UC Case 23774/2008-465-0 Related Cases 2008-465-0
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