Development Status and Existing Problems of Ion-Solvating Membranes for Electrolysis of Water

Authors

Zhengyuan Zhou, State Key Laboratory of Advanced fiber Malterials, College of Environmental science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
Yutao Sun, Flexible functional materials Institute, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
Zhengbang Liu, School of Textiles and Fashion, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
Chuanzheng Wang, Flexible functional materials Institute, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
Yongnan Zhou, State Key Laboratory of Advanced fiber Malterials, College of Environmental science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
Xi Luo, State Key Laboratory of Advanced fiber Malterials, College of Environmental science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
Tianchi Zhou, Flexible functional materials Institute, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China; Shaoxing Doctoral Innovation Station, Shaoxing Tujin Textile Co, Shaoxing 312099, China.Follow
Jinli Qiao, State Key Laboratory of Advanced fiber Malterials, College of Environmental science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.Follow

Document Type

Review

Corresponding Author(s)

Tianchi Zhou(zhoutianchi@ycit.edu.cn);
Jinli Qiao(qiaojl@dhu.edu.cn)

Abstract

Ion-solvaing membranes (ISMs) have received extensive attention in recent years as a key component in electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. This article provides an overview of structural composition, the performance advantages, research progress, ion conduction mechanism and existing issues of ISMs, primarily classifying them according to the matrix structure. A detailed analysis of performance enhancement methods, the key performance indicators of ISMs and performance influencing factors are also presented. The article contributes to further optimizing the design and application of ion-solvation membranes, providing theoretical support for the development of fields such as hydrogen production through electrolysis of water and electrochemical energy in the future.

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Keywords

Ion-solvation membrane, Alkaline Water Electrolysis, Deprotonated group, Ionic conduction mechanism, Hydrogen energy

DOI

10.61558/2993-074X.3586

Online Date

9-22-2025

Recommended Citation

Zhengyuan Zhou, Yutao Sun, Zhengbang Liu, Chuanzheng Wang, Yongnan Zhou, Xi Luo, Tianchi Zhou, Jinli Qiao. Development Status and Existing Problems of Ion-Solvating Membranes for Electrolysis of Water[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, doi: 10.61558/2993-074X.3586.