Mechanical Engineering MS Thesis Defense by Mr. Roger H. Tessier, Jr.
The pursuit of structural supercapacitors lies at the forefront of next-generation energy storage, demanding electrolytes that combine high ionic conductivity with mechanical stiffness. Reconciling these properties has remained a formidable challenge. This thesis advances the field by developing a single-phase PET/LiTFSI solid polymer electrolyte, fabricated through humidity-controlled injection molding and melt casting, and subsequently tuned through controlled uptake of water and organic solvents using a custom-designed vapor-enclosure system not reported elsewhere in the literature.
For the rest of the Abstract, please contact: cshen2@umassd.edu or scunha@umassd.edu.
Science & Engineering Building, Room 107 (SENG-107) Robotics Lab
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Dr. Caiwei Shen, Associate Professor
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cshen2@umassd.edu