Transport and segmental relaxation in polymer networks

Transport phenomena and mechanical properties of polymer networks play a pivotal role in enabling advanced material applications, including energy storage, ion separation, and polymer recycling. This thesis explores the transport mechanisms of ions and penetrants in polymer networks and the influence of curing conditions on network performance. Through a combination of experimental studies and theoretical insights, this work addresses critical challenges in polymer network design and processing.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Materials Science & Engr

Grantor

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2025

Author dc:creator

• Chen, Chen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Braun, Paul V.
• Schweizer, Kenneth S
• Leal, Cecilia
• Evans, Christopher M.

• Transport, polymer electrolytes, ion diffusion, polymer processing

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2024 Chen Chen

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/129481

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/129481