Abstract:
There are disclosed a polyelectrolyte membrane comprising at least one syndiotactic styrenic polymer or copolymer in its clathrate form, and having ion-exchange groups, methods for its productions and a fuel cell comprising said polyelectrolyte membrane. Preferably, the syndiotactic styrenic polymer or copolymer in its clathrate form is syndiotactic polystyrene. The polyelectrolyte membrane according to the invention shows good electric conductivity as well as good mechanical properties and it can be suitably used for fuel cells and similar electrochemical applications.