IMIDAZOLE AND PYRAZOLE-BASED PROTON CONDUCTING POLYMERS AND LIQUIDS

The properties of imidazole (pyrazole) as a solvent for acidic protons in polymers and liquids are reported. The creation of protonic defect s and the mobility of protons in these environments are found to be si milar to the situation in corresponding water containing systems. The temperature stability is, however, increased and imidazole (pyrazole) is a stronger Bronstedt base compared to water, which may be useful fo r the application of such materials as electrochemical cells such as f uel cells and secondary batteries. (C) 1998 Published by Elsevier Scie nce Ltd. All rights reserved.