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This research aims to compare the performance of Nafion and Fumion ionomers in the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction to enhance renewable energy technology.

April 3, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A3 citationsOpen Access

Nafion vs. Fumion: Impact of Ionomers on the Alkaline Oxygen Evolution Reaction

MBMairead R BrownellThe University of Texas at Austin KKKenta KawashimaUniversity of Utah ARAshutosh RanaPurdue University West Lafayette

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This research aims to compare the performance of Nafion and Fumion ionomers in the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction to enhance renewable energy technology.
Conducted experiments using Nafion and Fumion in alkaline electrolysis setups.
Measured the efficiency and stability of each ionomer during the oxygen evolution reaction.
Analyzed the electrochemical performance of the ionomers to determine their suitability as catalysts.
Nafion demonstrated higher efficiency in the oxygen evolution reaction compared to Fumion.
Fumion showed slightly lower stability under the same conditions.
Both ionomers contributed to enhanced performance in alkaline environments, with Nafion leading in overall catalytic activity.

Abstract

As demand for renewable energy sources grows, it is increasingly important to develop cost-effective, stable, and efficient alternatives to fossil fuels. Alkaline water electrolysis provides an especially promising solution to...

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