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Cellulose-Based Ion Exchange Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Systems: A Review
Nur Syahirah Faiha Shawalludin1,2, Saidatul Sophia Sha'rani1, Mohamed Azlan Suhot3
1Advanced Materials Research Group, Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 54100, Malaysia.
Membranes
|October 28, 2025
Summary
Cellulose-based ion exchange membranes offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for energy applications. This review covers their fabrication, properties, and use in fuel cells, batteries, and more.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Renewable Energy
Background:
- Cellulose, a biodegradable and low-cost polysaccharide, is explored as a sustainable material.
- Nanocellulose modifications enable conductivity for electrochemical applications.
- Cellulose-based ion exchange membranes (IEMs) are emerging as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic polymers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of cellulose-based membranes for electrochemical energy systems.
- To cover structures, fabrication, properties, and applications of these membranes.
- To discuss recent advancements and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cellulose-based membranes.
- Analysis of fabrication methods and cellulose forms.
- Examination of applications in energy conversion and storage.
Main Results:
- Cellulose-based membranes show promise for fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and reverse electrodialysis.
- Various fabrication techniques and cellulose forms influence membrane properties.
- Recent R&D shows significant progress in cellulose-based membrane technology.
Conclusions:
- Cellulose-based IEMs are viable, sustainable materials for diverse electrochemical energy systems.
- Further research is needed to address performance and sustainability challenges.
- Future directions include optimizing fabrication and enhancing membrane properties.
Keywords:
batteriescellulose-based membraneselectrochemical energy conversion and storage systemsfuel cellsnanocellulosereverse electrodialysissupercapacitorsMore Related Videos
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