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Spring 2018 – Thermal Properties of Polyelectrolyte Mulfilayer Films

Affiliations:
Project Leader: Yanpu Zhang
yanpuzhang@tamu.edu
Chemical Engineering
Faculty Mentor: Jodie L. Lutkenhaus, Ph.D.
Meeting Times:
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (subject to change)
Team Size:
3 (Team Full)
Open Spots: 0
Special Opportunities:
Students will have the opportunity to be mentored and supported through research lab work, individual meetings, and group meetings. The goal is to have each student as a co-author on one manuscript. Also potentially a letter of recommendation to employers or graduate programs from a well-respected faculty member.
Team Needs:
Prior research experience is required. Preferably experience working with polymer materials. Must be junior classification or above. Must be willing/able to work in a laboratory environment independently.
Description:
Polyelectrolyte multilayer films (PEMs) are formed by alternating deposition of oppositely charged polyelectrolyte solutions on a substrate. PEMs act as “smart” materials in which they respond to external temperature. In this project we will explore the thermal properties of PEMs and the effect of divalent electrolyte solution on the PEMs using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The work will include preparation of layer-by-layer thin films, analysis of film impedance properties using Zveiw software, and thermal responsive behavior of film. This work will result in a publication, and all those team members who contribute to the project completion will be names as co-authors on the manuscript.

Written by:
Jennie Lamb
Published on:
February 7, 2020

Categories: FullTags: Spring 2018

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