The design and synthesis of anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) has attracted a great deal attention given the potential utility these materials for ion transport in electrochemical energy systems. AEMs are polymer electrolytes with positively charged groups covalently bound to backbone that can conduct either hydroxide or other anions. vast majority based on ammonium (+NR4) but questions surroundi...

Recently, Alkaline Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (APEMFCs) have been attracting worldwide attention mainly due to the prospect of using non–platinum–group metal catalysts. In addition, there is growing evidence that these fuel cells can operate with the presence of carbonate. This mini review will introduce the state–of–the–art in understanding of alkaline anion–exchange membranes (AA...

Alkaline polyelectrolyte fuel cell now receives growing attention as a promising candidate to serve as the next generation energy-generating device by enabling the use of non-precious metal catalysts (silver, cobalt, nickel et al.). However, the development and application of alkaline polyelectrolyte fuel cell is still blocked by the poor hydroxide conductivity of anion exchange membranes. In o...