Catalytic water dissociation at the intermediate layer of a bipolar membrane: The role of carboxylated Boltorn® H30

Abstract To further enhance the catalysis of hyperbranched aliphatic polyester Boltorn ® H30 on water dissociation, it was carboxylated before introduced to the intermediate layer of a bipolar membrane. At a current density of 100 mA/cm 2 , the membrane modified with Boltorn ® H30-COOK can have a voltage drop 1.8 V lower than the membrane modified with Boltorn ® H30. As for the end groups for modification, -COOK is a better choice than -COOH and -OH because it is the most hydrophilic and the most capable to form intermolecular hydrogen bonds with water molecules.

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