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Sigma-Aldrich Sulfonated Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) P&
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Sigma-Aldrich Sulfonated Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) P& - SIAL (Additional S&H or Hazmat Fees May Apply)
NETA PART:
SIAL-941875-2G
MFG.PART:
941875-2G
UNSPSC:
12352100
Manufacturer:
Sigma-Aldrich
Quality Level
100
form
powder or chunks (or fibers)
mol wt
100-200 kDa
color
white to yellow-brown
functional group
sulfonic acid
polymer architecture
shape: linear
SMILES string
COC1=CC(S(=O)(O)=O)=C(OC2=CC=C(C(C3=CC=C(OC4=CC=C(OC5=CC=C(C(C6=CC=C(C)C=C6)=O)C=C5)C=C4)C=C3)=O)C=C2)C=C1
InChI
InChI=1S/C40H30O9S/c1-26-3-5-27(6-4-26)39(41)28-7-13-31(14-8-28)47-33-19-21-34(22-20-33)48-32-15-9-29(10-16-32)40(42)30-11-17-35(18-12-30)49-37-24-23-36(46-2)25-38(37)50(43,44)45/h3-25H,1-2H3,(H,43,44,45)
General description
Sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) is a modified form of polyetheretherketone (PEEK), where sulfonic acid groups are incorporated into the polymer backbone. This modification results in a high-performance polymer with enhanced properties. The SPEEK described here has a high molecular weight of 150 kDa and a high degree of sulfonation at 90%. These characteristics endow SPEEK with excellent thermal and chemical stability, high proton conductivity, and strong resistance to degradation even under harsh conditions. The integration of sulfonic acid groups significantly improves SPEEK′s performance in specialized applications, making it a versatile material in advanced technologies.
Application
Sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) is highly valued across several advanced applications due to its exceptional properties.
- In fuel cell technology, SPEEK serves as an effective proton exchange membrane (PEM) [1]. As a PEM, it facilitates the transport of protons from the anode to the cathode while preventing the mixing of reactant gases. Its excellent thermal and chemical stability allows it to withstand the high temperatures and corrosive environments typical of fuel cell operations. The high proton conductivity of SPEEK enhances the overall efficiency and performance of fuel cells.
- In water purification and desalination processes [[2]], SPEEK membranes utilize their sulfonic acid groups to enable efficient ion transport. This property is critical in techniques like reverse osmosis and electrodialysis, where the separation of ions and impurities from water is essential. Beyond these applications, SPEEK′s combination of thermal resistance, chemical durability, and proton conductivity makes it useful in other areas like sensing, aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries.
| SKU | SIAL-941875-2G |
|---|---|
| Supplier Part Number | 941875-2G |
| UM | EA |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |
| Manufacturer | Sigma-Aldrich |
| ProductLine | SIAL |
| Qty | 1 |
| MinOrderQty | 1 |
| Weight | 7.000000 |
| Lead Time | 9 |
| CAS Number | 1364610-28-5 |
| Energy Star | No |
| Green | No |
| Controlled | N |