Proton conducting elastomers : Preparation & Characterisation
Herein a method for sulfonation of EPDM is described. This thesis aimed to prepare ion conducting elastomer films for use as corrosion inhibiting materials. To achieve ion conductivity, vulcanised samples were swelled in 1,2-dichloroethane and sulfonated using trimethylsilyl chlorosulfonate as sulfonating agent. Changes in mechanical, thermal and ion conductive properties were assessed. Sulfonated
