Membranes dyed by Reactive dyes were first carried out to be applied in the field of fuel cells.
PVA/X-2R proton-exchange membranes were prepared.
The membrane displayed conductivity of 0.0519 S cm− 1 at room temperature.
The membranes also showed good oxidative stability.
Performance of MEA showed a peak power density of 48.9 mW cm− 2.