Estudo da influência de contraíons nas propriedades eletroquímicas, eletromecânicas e térmicas de compósito polímero ionomérico metal (IPMC) de Náfion®/Pt
Resumen
In the field of soft actuators, ionomeric polymer metal composite like devices
(IPMCs) are a trend, as they display great displacement when a low electric
potential is applied. Its work mechanism is related to the migration of solvated
counterions inside the polymeric membrane, so the type of counterion plays a
key role in the IPMC performance, while keeping the membrane hydrated limits
the usage of IPMC's in dry environments. Ionic liquids (ILs) are used in IPMC to
solve the dependence of the environment, but with the burden of poor mechanical
performance. Thus, the objective of this work was to study the electrochemical,
electromechanical and thermal properties of Nafion®/Pt-IPMC with different
counterions (H+, Li+, Na+ and [BMIM]+) and to tune the concentration of ionic liquid
1-butyl-3-methylimidazole chloride ([BMIM]Cl) with 0.1; 0.3 or 0.5 mol L-1,
attaining electrochemical stability with better electromechanical performance
independently of humidity level. [BMIM]Cl was successfully synthesized and
characterized through Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Infrared Spectroscopy with
Fourier Transform and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). IPMC electrochemical behavior
was studied through Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, CV and
Chronoamperometry, while the electromechanical properties were measured
through blocking force and displacement, and mass loss with Thermogravimetric
Analysis. IPMC-[BMIM]Cl tests were performed in distinct humidities (30%, 60%
and 90%). Concentration of 0.3 mol L-1 provided electrochemical stability with the
best electromechanical performance regardless of relative humidity. This result
will be important for enhance the devices performance and efficiency.
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