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Properties and structure of heterogeneous ion-exchange membranes after exposure to chemical agents

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This work deals with resistance of ion-exchange membranes in selected chemical solutions. Specimens of heterogeneous membranes were analyzed after exposure to chemically aggressive agents such as nitric acid, sodium hydroxide, etc. The analyses were carried out after period up to 6 months. The chemical resistance was evaluated from the mechanical and electrochemical property changes’ point of view before and after exposure. The tested materials were not only the membranes themselves but also their individual components, i.e., ion-exchange resins from various manufacturers and polyester reinforcing fabrics. The results show that exposure to NaOH solution has the most damaging effect especially on reinforcing fabric and a membrane as whole due mainly to dimension changes. The same stands for electrochemical resistance of the membrane and permselectivity. Ion-exchange capacity remains almost the same after exposure.

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The work was carried out within the framework of the project no. LO1418 “Progressive Development of Membrane Innovation Centre” supported by the program NPU I Ministry of Education Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, using the infrastructure of the Membrane Innovation Centre.

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Bulejko, P., Stránská, E. & Weinertová, K. Properties and structure of heterogeneous ion-exchange membranes after exposure to chemical agents. J Solid State Electrochem 21, 111–124 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-016-3341-1

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