Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
Thiol-ene poly(ionic liquid) networks for ion transport and carbon dioxide absorption
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Biology Pre-Med
Minor
Chemistry and Spanish
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Kevin Miller
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Ionic liquids have been shown to have dynamic thermal and conductive properties making them favorable for use in a variety of ways. Previous work in the Miller Lab has shown that thiol-ene polymerization is an effective way to click unsaturated bonds to thiol groups using photopolymerization. By using different chain lengths, varying ratio of monomer to thiol, and adding a different amounts of free ionic liquid, we are able to manipulate the properties of these materials. This project looks at the difference in thermal, mechanical, and conductive properties in 8 different films, all varying from one another in chain length, ratio, or amount of free ionic liquid present. All 8 films have undergone the same mechanical, thermal, and conductive testing in order to effectively compare the results between the various films. Some of the materials have also undergone carbon dioxide testing via a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) to analyze their ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Compounds that effectively absorb carbon dioxide, may have the potential to be used in some kind of carbon dioxide sensor or in other applications involving carbon dioxide. Through analysis of these different films, we will be able to determine which conditions are the most optimal for the stability of these materials.
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Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
Thiol-ene poly(ionic liquid) networks for ion transport and carbon dioxide absorption
Ionic liquids have been shown to have dynamic thermal and conductive properties making them favorable for use in a variety of ways. Previous work in the Miller Lab has shown that thiol-ene polymerization is an effective way to click unsaturated bonds to thiol groups using photopolymerization. By using different chain lengths, varying ratio of monomer to thiol, and adding a different amounts of free ionic liquid, we are able to manipulate the properties of these materials. This project looks at the difference in thermal, mechanical, and conductive properties in 8 different films, all varying from one another in chain length, ratio, or amount of free ionic liquid present. All 8 films have undergone the same mechanical, thermal, and conductive testing in order to effectively compare the results between the various films. Some of the materials have also undergone carbon dioxide testing via a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) to analyze their ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Compounds that effectively absorb carbon dioxide, may have the potential to be used in some kind of carbon dioxide sensor or in other applications involving carbon dioxide. Through analysis of these different films, we will be able to determine which conditions are the most optimal for the stability of these materials.
