biostudies-literatureChoi JMinistry of Trade, Industry and EnergyNational Research Foundation of Korea1736https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10098533biostudies-literatureUnknown15(7)For anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE), two types of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) containing crosslinked poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO) and poly(styrene ethylene butylene styrene) (SEBS) were prepared with and without triazole. The impact of triazole was carefully examined. In this work, the PPO was crosslinked with the non-aryl ether-type SEBS to take advantage of its enhanced chemical stability and phase separation under alkaline conditions. Compared to their triazole-free counterpart, the crosslinked membranes made with triazole had better hydroxide-ion conductivity because of the increased phase separation, which was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Moreover, they displayed improved mechanical and alkaline stability. Under water elPolymersUnderstanding the Effect of Triazole on Crosslinked PPO-SEBS-Based Anion Exchange Membranes for Water Electrolysis.PMC100985332017R1A6A1A0601518120015599Kim THMin KChoi JHan SBMo YHfalseUnderstanding the Effect of Triazole on Crosslinked PPO-SEBS-Based Anion Exchange Membranes for Water Electrolysis.For anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE), two types of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) containing crosslinked poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO) and poly(styrene ethylene butylene styrene) (SEBS) were prepared with and without triazole. The impact of triazole was carefully examined. In this work, the PPO was crosslinked with the non-aryl ether-type SEBS to take advantage of its enhanced chemical stability and phase separation under alkaline conditions. Compared to their triazole-free counterpart, the crosslinked membranes made with triazole had better hydroxide-ion conductivity because of the increased phase separation, which was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Moreover, they displayed improved mechanical and alkaline stability. Under water el2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Mar2025-04-18T21:21:33.344Z2025-02-18T23:40:54.741ZS-EPMC100985333705035010.3390/polym15071736