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Predicting water uptake in poly(perfluorosulfonic acids) using force field simulation methods.

Xiaofeng Li1, Feng Li, Yue Shi

  • 1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.

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Free energy perturbation methods accurately predict water content in hydrated poly(perfluorosulfonic acids) (PPFSA) polymers. This computational approach, using the TEAM force field, aligns well with experimental water uptake data.

Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Poly(perfluorosulfonic acids) (PPFSA) are crucial ionomers in various applications, including fuel cells.
  • Accurate prediction of water content in PPFSA is essential for understanding and optimizing their performance.
  • Existing methods may lack the precision or accuracy needed for detailed material characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply free energy perturbation methods for predicting water content in hydrated PPFSA.
  • To validate the TEAM force field's accuracy using quantum mechanical and thermodynamic data.
  • To investigate the equilibrium and dynamic properties of hydrated PPFSA, specifically Nafion-117.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized free energy perturbation (FEP) simulations to calculate excess chemical potentials of water.

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  • Employed the TEAM force field, derived from density functional theory (DFT) and experimental thermodynamic data.
  • Evaluated water uptake in Nafion-117, Nafion-115, and Hyflon polymers.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved high precision (0.1 kcal mol(-1) uncertainty) and accuracy (0.2 kcal mol(-1) deviation) in excess chemical potential predictions.
    • Predicted water uptake amounts closely matched experimental values for the studied PPFSA.
    • Calculated equilibrium and dynamic properties for Nafion-117 showed good agreement with existing data.

    Conclusions:

    • Free energy perturbation methods provide a reliable approach for predicting water content in hydrated PPFSA.
    • The TEAM force field is well-suited for simulating water-polymer interactions in these systems.
    • A linear correlation between entropy and enthalpy suggests that enhanced water uptake is not solely dependent on increased interaction energies.