Hydrocarbon-based ion exchange membrane "TuffPEM/AEMTuff"
High performance × PFAS-free. Hydrocarbon ion exchange membranes optimized through flexible polymer design.
"TuffPEM/AEMTuff" is a hydrocarbon-based ion exchange membrane manufactured by NOTARK Corporation in the United States. TuffPEM: Proton/Cation Exchange Membrane AEMTuff: Anion Exchange Membrane NOTARK Corporation is a group company of Kraton Corporation, an expert in block copolymers, and applies the company's manufacturing technology. 【Features】 ■ Excellent ion conductivity, low crossover, low swelling ■ Fluorine-free raw materials, PFAS compliant ■ Cost advantages due to low-cost materials and established manufacturing processes ■ Polymer design tailored to performance requirements by modifying/selecting polymer composition ■ Established mass production system 【Co-continuous Phase Separation Structure】 3D transmission electron microscopy image of TuffPEM. Achieves excellent ion conductivity through the formation of continuous ion channels. 【Alkali Stability of AEMTuff】 Exhibits outstanding performance in chemical stability under alkaline conditions, addressing the challenges of anion exchange membranes.
