POLYMER CHEMISTRY

Become an expert in designing and

synthesizing functional polymers for energy

and environmental applications.

Learn to work in a team and

collaborate with others.

POLYMER
TRANSPORT

Understand how chemical structure affects the transport of ions, gases, electrons, and even heat in and through different polymers.

POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR ADVANCED BATTERIES, FUEL CELLS, & ELECTROLYZERS

Selective and fast transport of various ionic species dictate the performance of batteries and fuel cells. By synthesizing various ion conducting polymers and characterizing their ion transport properties, we strive to improve upon current state-of-the-art electrochemical performance.

POLYMER MEMBRANES FOR SEPARATIONS

Separations to purify water and gas streams are a crucial technology for both industry and healthcare. By understanding transport phenomena through various polymers, we hope to mitigate current energy intensive separation processes.

TEST IT YOURSELF

Batteries and fuel cells will power our future.

Participate in testing your materials in battery coin cells and membrane electrode assembly (MEA)-based fuel cells.

Optimize & Repeat.

FOSSIL FUEL ALTERNATIVES

Fossil fuel use will curb in the near future.

Alternative fuel utilization and applications need to be stimulated.

Hydrogen, Ammonia, DME, MeOH:

Let's make them work under extreme environmental conditions.