What is the sterilization and preservation process after using Nafion membrane?

05 February 2020 1 5K Report

I'm currently working on an MFC project using PEM(nafion 117). I'm wondering after finish an experiment, what is the procedure to sterile and preserve the membrane?

Yichang Yan

If it is for PEMFC, DI water would be fine within a week. But if you worry about the contamination, you could boil it before using.

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