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POLYMER ELECTROLYTE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Panels and Supporting Framework (Electronics)
- Applications of Electronics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electrochemical display device
1, record 1, English, electrochemical%20display%20device
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- electrochemical display 2, record 1, English, electrochemical%20display
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The hybrid polymer electrolyte film] shows promise for electrochemical applications such as all solid-state lithium batteries, sensors, and electrochemical display devices. 3, record 1, English, - electrochemical%20display%20device
Record 1, Key term(s)
- electro-chemical display device
- electro-chemical display
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Panneaux, cadres et supports (Électronique)
- Applications de l'électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- afficheur électrochimique
1, record 1, French, afficheur%20%C3%A9lectrochimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
- Electrochemistry
- Batteries and Alternators (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proton exchange membrane
1, record 2, English, proton%20exchange%20membrane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PEM 2, record 2, English, PEM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polymer electrolyte membrane 3, record 2, English, polymer%20electrolyte%20%20membrane
correct
- PEM 4, record 2, English, PEM
correct
- PEM 4, record 2, English, PEM
- polymer exchange membrane 4, record 2, English, polymer%20exchange%20membrane
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The separating layer in a PEM fuel cell that acts as an electrolyte (which is proton conducting) as well as a barrier film separating the hydrogen-rich feed in the cathode compartment of the cell from the oxygen-rich anode side. 5, record 2, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The development of new fuel cells, such as the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, will require specialized cooling systems. 6, record 2, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A PEM(Proton exchange Membrane, also called Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell uses a simple chemical process to combine hydrogen and oxygen into water, producting electric current in the process. 7, record 2, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
- Électrochimie
- Accumulateurs et alternateurs (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- membrane échangeuse de protons
1, record 2, French, membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PEM 2, record 2, French, PEM
correct, feminine noun
- MEP 3, record 2, French, MEP
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- membrane polymère ionique 4, record 2, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A8re%20ionique
correct, feminine noun
- membrane conductrice protonique 5, record 2, French, membrane%20conductrice%20protonique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour] les piles PEMFC, l'électrolyte est une membrane polymère ionique de type acide ; dans ce type d'électrolyte, les ions négatifs sont retenus dans la structure de la membrane. Seuls les ions hydrogène H+ sont mobiles et libres de transporter la charge positive à travers la membrane, de l'anode vers la cathode et c'est ce mouvement associé à la circulation des électrons qui est à l'origine du courant produit. 6, record 2, French, - membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les nouvelles piles à combustible, comme la pile à membrane échangeuse de protons (MEP) nécessiteront des systèmes de refroidissement spécialisés. 7, record 2, French, - membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
Record 2, Key term(s)
- membrane échangeuse de proton
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
- Electrochemistry
- Batteries and Alternators (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- proton exchange membrane fuel cell
1, record 3, English, proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PEMFC 2, record 3, English, PEMFC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell 3, record 3, English, polymer%20electrolyte%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
correct
- PEM fuel cell 4, record 3, English, PEM%20fuel%20cell
correct
- solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell 5, record 3, English, solid%20polymer%20electrolyte%20fuel%20cell
- solid electrolyte fuel cell 5, record 3, English, solid%20electrolyte%20fuel%20cell
- ion exchange membrane fuel cell 5, record 3, English, ion%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of acid-based fuel cell in which the exchange of protons (H+) from the anode to the cathode is achieved by a solid, water-swollen membrane electrolyte impregnated with a strong acid. 6, record 3, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A PEM(Proton E xchange Membrane, also called Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell uses a simple chemical process to combine hydrogen and oxygen into water, producing electric current in the process. For those interested in the chemistry, it works something like electrolysis in reverse. 4, record 3, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[These] fuel cells typically run at low temperatures (<100ºC) and pressures (<5 atm). 6, record 3, English, - proton%20exchange%20membrane%20fuel%20cell
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
- Électrochimie
- Accumulateurs et alternateurs (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pile à combustible à membrane échangeuse de protons
1, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PEMFC 2, record 3, French, PEMFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pile à membrane échangeuse de protons 3, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
correct, feminine noun
- PMEC 3, record 3, French, PMEC
correct, feminine noun
- PMEC 3, record 3, French, PMEC
- pile à combustible PEM 4, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20PEM
correct, feminine noun
- pile à membrane polymère 2, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- pile à électrolyte solide 5, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrolyte%20solide
correct, feminine noun
- pile à combustible à électrolyte solide polymère 6, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrolyte%20solide%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- pile à électrolyte solide 5, record 3, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9lectrolyte%20solide
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pile dont l'électrolyte est une membrane échangeuse de protons. 7, record 3, French, - pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20membrane%20%C3%A9changeuse%20de%20protons
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pile à combustible à membrane échangeuse de proton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilas de combustible (Electricidad)
- Electroquímica
- Acumuladores y alternadores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pila de combustible con membrana de intercambio de protones
1, record 3, Spanish, pila%20de%20combustible%20con%20membrana%20de%20intercambio%20de%20protones
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- water management
1, record 4, English, water%20management
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell(PEFC)... Water management in the membrane is critical for efficient performance ;the fuel cell must operate under conditions where the byproduct water does not evaporate faster than it is produced because the membrane must be hydrated. 2, record 4, English, - water%20management
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gestion de l'eau
1, record 4, French, gestion%20de%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les membranes doivent [...] pouvoir retenir l'eau pour maintenir une bonne conductivité. La gestion de l'eau dans les membranes est donc un des problèmes majeurs dans la technologie de type PEM. Les facteurs qui influencent la teneur en eau dans la membrane sont le passage de l'eau à travers la pile (pour chaque proton une petite goutte d'eau est également transportée à travers la membrane) et la diffusion de l'eau produite à la cathode à travers la membrane. 2, record 4, French, - gestion%20de%20l%27eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-02-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polymer electrolyte 1, record 5, English, polymer%20electrolyte
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électrolyte polymérique
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectrolyte%20polym%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Chemistry
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Solid Polymer Electrolyte 1, record 6, English, Solid%20Polymer%20Electrolyte
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Chimie
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- électrolyte à polymère solide
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9lectrolyte%20%C3%A0%20polym%C3%A8re%20solide
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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