Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1995, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (2): 33-36.

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Improvement of Hydtophilicity of Nafion Membrane Surface by Modification with Perfluorinated Sutfactants

Zu Yanbing, Cha Chuansin   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072
  • Received:1994-06-24 Revised:1994-09-30 Published:1995-04-10 Online:1995-04-10

Abstract: The surface of Nafion membrane can be rendered more hydrophilic by modificationwith perfluorinated surfactants,A surfactant of sulfonic acid type(FC-99) was found to bemost suitable for membrane modification. The swelling of the membrane is not serious aftertreatment,while the advancing contact angle between water and the membrane can be signi-ficantly reduced. Bubble effect("zero-gap"effect)was diminished markedly in experimentalmembrane electrolysis cell using modified Nafion membrane.

Key words: Nafion membrane, perfluorinated surfactant, contact angle, bubble effect