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TITLE Proton Conduction of a Hydrothermally Synthesized Hexaazatriphenylene-Based Covalent Organic Framework
AUTHOR Yuki Okamura, Yousuke Tanada, Mikiya Sasano, Keita Akagi, Momoka Isobe, Shoko Tsuchiya, Naoki Takimoto, Fumiya Kobayashi, Makoto Tadokoro, and Kaname Kanai*
YEAR 2025
JOURNAL Advanced Engineering Materials
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Recently, hexaazatriphenylene (HA)-based covalent organic frameworks have garnered attention as polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) in polymer electrolyte fuel cells due to their robust framework and strong ion-trapping capabilities. In this study, quinone-functionalized HA-based covalent organic frameworks (HAQ-COFs) are synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis. This method is much simpler than the synthesis methods previously reported, and is also suitable for mass production. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared measurements reveal that HAQ-COF exhibits a crystal structure where 2D molecular layers, formed by HA units and bridging paraquinone units, are stacked, creating pores that align to form channels for ion transport. Thermogravimetry and XRD measurements, as a function of temperature, demonstrate that HAQ-COF exhibits high water retention capacity at room temperature and atmospheric pressure and has greater thermal stability than other PEMs. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements indicate that the proton conductivity of HAQ-COF remains nearly unaffected by changes in external humidity, allowing it to sustain high proton conductivity even under sudden humidity drops. Moreover, the activation energy for proton hopping conduction in HAQ-COF is significantly lower compared to that of similar proton conductors.

FULL ARTICLE https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/admi.202400928
INSTRUMENT FTIR-6100, V-670
KEYWORDS HAQ-COF, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane, proton conductor
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