Incorporating chrysene units to improve the performance of poly(arylene piperidinium) and poly(arylene quinuclidinium) anion exchange membranes for water electrolysis

Key Points

• This research aims to improve anion exchange membranes by incorporating chrysene units in specific polymer cations.
• Synthesis of chrysene-containing polymers with piperidinium and quinuclidinium cations
• Conducting experiments to analyze membrane performance in water electrolysis
• Theoretical analysis to support experimental findings
• Chrysene incorporation leads to improved electrochemical performance of the membranes
• Membranes exhibit enhanced stability and conductivity during electrolysis
• Experimental data aligns with theoretical predictions regarding performance improvements