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Perfluorinated sulfonic acid ionomers (PFSAs) have been used as cationic membrane materials for polymer electrolyte fuel cells, redox flow batteries. PFSAs exhibit high ionic conductivity and chemical toughness. Unfortunately, it is difficult to tune fundamental characteristics of commercially available PFSA membranes. On the other hand, protonated PFSA emulsion in water-alcohol mixture is useful in making modified PFSA membranes. The formation of the PFSA membranes, however, requires additional steps such as NaCl treatment, water treatment, and drying. These processes act as rate-determining steps for PFSA membrane fabrication. In this study, a simple salt conversion process is achieved in the PFSA emulsion. The process contributes to enhanced morphological transition and fast proton transport through the resulting membranes.
