AI-Assisted Physics-Informed Predictions of Degradation Behavior of Polymeric Anion Exchange Membranes

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Main Authors: Schertzer, William, Otmi, Mohamed Al, Sampath, Janani, Lively, Ryan P., Ramprasad, Rampi
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author Schertzer, William
Otmi, Mohamed Al
Sampath, Janani
Lively, Ryan P.
Ramprasad, Rampi
author_facet Schertzer, William
Otmi, Mohamed Al
Sampath, Janani
Lively, Ryan P.
Ramprasad, Rampi
contents The global transition to hydrogen-based energy infrastructures faces significant hurdles. Chief among these are the high costs and sustainability issues associated with acid-based proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Anion exchange membrane (AEM) fuel cells offer promising cost-effective alternatives, yet their widespread adoption is limited by rapid degradation in alkaline environments. Here, we develop a framework that integrates mechanistic insights with machine learning, enabling the identification of generalized degradation behavior across diverse polymeric AEM chemistries and operating conditions. Our model successfully predicts long-term hydroxide conductivity degradation (up to 10,000 hours) from minimal early-time experimental data. This capability significantly reduces experimental burdens and may expedite the design of high-performance, durable AEM materials.
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spellingShingle AI-Assisted Physics-Informed Predictions of Degradation Behavior of Polymeric Anion Exchange Membranes
Schertzer, William
Otmi, Mohamed Al
Sampath, Janani
Lively, Ryan P.
Ramprasad, Rampi
Soft Condensed Matter
The global transition to hydrogen-based energy infrastructures faces significant hurdles. Chief among these are the high costs and sustainability issues associated with acid-based proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Anion exchange membrane (AEM) fuel cells offer promising cost-effective alternatives, yet their widespread adoption is limited by rapid degradation in alkaline environments. Here, we develop a framework that integrates mechanistic insights with machine learning, enabling the identification of generalized degradation behavior across diverse polymeric AEM chemistries and operating conditions. Our model successfully predicts long-term hydroxide conductivity degradation (up to 10,000 hours) from minimal early-time experimental data. This capability significantly reduces experimental burdens and may expedite the design of high-performance, durable AEM materials.
title AI-Assisted Physics-Informed Predictions of Degradation Behavior of Polymeric Anion Exchange Membranes
topic Soft Condensed Matter
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.12655