Project Info
Characterization of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes
Andrew Herring |aherring@mines.edu
To fully characterize the morphology, ion conduction, water uptake and mechanical properties of new polymer electrolyte membranes
More Information
“Thin, Robust, and Chemically Stable Photo-Cross-Linked Anion Exchange Membranes Based on a Polychlorostyrene-b-Polycyclooctene-b-Polychlorostyrene ABA Triblock Polymer.” Y. Liu, T.P. Pandey, H.N. Sarode, M.-C. Kuo, W. Zhang, R. Gupta, S. Galioto, G.A. Ozioko, S. Seifert, M.W. Liberatore, E.B. Coughlin, and A.M. Herring,* Solid State Ionics, 2018, 316C, 135 – 142.
“Heteropoly Acid Functionalized Fluoroelastomer with Outstanding Chemical Durability and Performance for Vehicular Fuel Cells.” A.R. Motz, M.-C. Kuo, J.L. Horan, R. Yadav, S. Seifert, T.P. Pandey, S. Galioto, Y. Yang, N.V. Dale, S.J. Hamrock, and A.M. Herring,* Energy and Environmental Science, 2018, 11, 1499 – 1509.
Grand Engineering Challenge: Provide access to clean water
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Chem Eng MBE and a n aptitude for chemical analysis.
Time Commitment
36-40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Measurement of ionic conductivity, water uptake and mechanical characterization of membrane materials.
Mentoring Plan
Assign student to lead graduate stunts, group meetings.