polymer swelling effects on mechanical and electrochemical properties for battery adhesives and ion exchange membranes
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Author:
Seo, Jiho
Graduate Program:
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree:
Master of Science
Document Type:
Master Thesis
Date of Defense:
February 16, 2016
Committee Members:
Michael Anthony Hickner, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Keywords:
Polymer swelling adhesives ion exchange membranes
Abstract:
This thesis presents two main research thrusts based on polymer swelling effects in different
environments. The first topic focuses on the mechanical properties of epoxy adhesives swollen in
electrolyte solutions to use for bonding lithium ion battery-based sandwich structures. The second
topic describes the electrochemical properties of photocurable micro-patterned anion exchange
membranes in terms of water uptake, permselectivity, and ionic resistance.
