Topic details
| Topic | Synthesis of functionalized polymers and polymer membranes for electrochemical devices |
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| Supervisor | Miroslav Otmar, Ph.D. |
| Consultant | Dr. Zbyněk Pientka, PhD |
| Department | Polymer Membranes |
| Description | Ion-exchange polymer membranes are widely used in laboratory and industrial applications. Major applications include electrochemical desalination of seawater and brackish water, wastewater treatment, separation of mixtures in the production of industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals, separation of electrolytes from non-electrolytes in electrochemical devices such as electrolyzers, fuel cells and batteries. Recently, their use in hydrogen management and storage of excess electricity from renewable sources has become increasingly important. The use of so-called green hydrogen produced in electrolyzers is one of the ways in the transition to carbon-free energy. The topic includes the synthesis of polymers and polymer membranes bearing functional groups for a specific purpose. For example, sulfo and phosphono groups for cation-exchange or quaternary ammonium groups for anione-exchange materials. In addition, these polymers are useful for electrode design, as catalyst supports and for other applications. Preparative organic chemistry and polymerization reaction methods are commonly applied. Our department is flexible enough to give the potential candidate enough room to apply his or her ingenuity. |
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