Hybrid membranes containing titanium dioxide doped with fluorine

摘要

Hybrid membranes based on crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms within the crystalline lattice comprising atoms of titanium and oxygen are described; these hybrid membranes are particularly suitable for the production of fuel cells and electrolyzers. A process for producing the aforesaid hybrid membranes is also described.

主权项

1. A method of preparing ion conducting inorganic/organic hybrid membranes, comprising using fluorine-doped crystalline titanium dioxide particles to prepare ion conducting inorganic/organic hybrid membranes wherein the fluorine-doped crystalline titanium dioxide particles is in the form of crystalline titanium dioxide particles having an average particle size of between 10 and 500 nm and a having fluorine content of between 0.5 and 5% by weight.