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THE SCHOOL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Under the provisions of the regulations for the degree
MASTER OF SCIENCE
on Monday, February 10, 2020
10:00 AM
in MRDC 4211
will be held the
MASTER’S THESIS DEFENSE
for
Michael Liu
"M-Aramid Nanocomposite Separators for Energy Storage Applications"
Committee Members:
Prof. Gleb Yushin, Advisor, MSE
Prof. Preet Singh, MSE
Prof. Yulin Deng, ChBE
Abstract:
Lithium-ion batteries have served as the ubiquitous energy storage medium for high energy density needs in the past two decades. Critical safety roadblocks for these devices center around the separator - the layer of material that partitions the cathode and anode of the electrochemical cell. Traditional poly-olefin based separators experience thermal shrinkage at moderately low temperatures (> 120C), high surface energy, and low ionic conductivity, imposing rate limitations on overall system cycling capability. In this thesis, I will present work on nanocomposite separators based on m-aramid & aluminum nanowire materials through relevant design, fabrication techniques, and performance/materials characterization for a thermally stable & highly ion conductive alternative.
