Abstract
Deposition of platinum ions in the proton exchange membrane significantly affects the long-term stability and proton transport capacity of the membrane electrode assembly. In this study, the impacts of deposited Pt particles on the intrinsic properties of proton exchange membranes and its mechanisms are investigated using molecular dynamics simulation method. The effect of differently sized Pt particles on water channel connectivity and proton conductivity in proton exchange membranes under dry, normal, and saturated conditions was detailly discussed. The results reveal that Pt particles reduce water channel connectivity at low hydration level while increasing it at normal and high hydration levels. However, the enhancement mechanism is different. Moreover, proton conductivity was evaluated by examining the diffusion of hydronium ions and hydrogen bond dynamics. We found that the proton conduction performance of the membranes at low hydration levels is significantly reduced by Pt particles. We believe this study can promote the design of more robust and efficient proton exchange membranes.
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