Nafion: Applications and Consumer Market

Application of Nafion in chemical processing:

• Chlorine-alkali membrane industry
• Types of membrane electrolysis such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) electrolysis especially in isocyanate (TDI & MDI) and PVC industries
• Supply of pure materials in the semiconductor industry
• Super acid catalyst
• Ion exchange resin for use in harsh chemical and high temperature conditions
• Electrosynthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical
• Repair of industrial membranes

Application  in Energy:

• PEM Fuel cells as electric motors of vehicles such as Hybrid vehicles
• Stationary applications
• Portable electronics like mobile and laptop (Direct methanol fuel cells)
• Microbial fuel cells
• Polymeric solar cells
• Lithium polymer batteries
• Supercapacitors
• Redox flow battery such as Vanadium batteries(VRBs)
• Electrolysis of water to produce pure hydrogen and oxygen

Application of Nafion in instrumentation and analysis:

• Polymeric-Metal Composites (IPMC) as Sensor Sensor and Actuator
• Manufacture of Nafion Pipes for Humidification or Dehydration Drying Gases

Application of  in coating:

• Metal plating industry
• Spent solution recycling and reduction of industrial wastewater
• Coating surfaces and monuments of architecture and monuments to hydrate and improve self-cleaning properties

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