Abstract

Abstract The three-dimensional structures of polymer membranes are different at surfaces and inside bulks, and thus, in general, physical/chemical properties are also different. Morphologies and properties of membrane surfaces are now visualized by current-sensing atomic force microscopy. The increase in performances of a single cell is discussed based on the three-dimensional structures of the polymer membrane, anion-exchange membrane as an example, used for fuel cells. Other reports on Nafion®, proton-exchange membrane, are also introduced to show the importance of this microscopic method.

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