The structure of Nafion, the polymer electrolyte membrane used in some fuel cells, has been extensively debated over recent decades. Now, a model reveals the nanoscale arrangement that could explain the excellent transport properties of the material.
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Diat, O., Gebel, G. Proton channels. Nature Mater 7, 13–14 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat2091
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