Resource type
Thesis type
(Thesis) M.Sc.
Date created
2011-02-09
Authors/Contributors
Author: Thomas, Owen Dean
Abstract
Two sets of soluble, benzimidazole-based polymers have been synthesized. One series containing sulfonic acid groups (sulfonated polybenzimidazole (SuPBI)) utilizes the basic character of polybenzimidazole to form acid-base cross-links that improve the mechanical integrity of proton conducting polymers. The other series shows how the benzimidazole segments in the polymer can be quaternized to produce a polymer (poly(1,3-dimethylbenzimidazolium) (PDMBI+)) capable of transporting anions.
Document
Identifier
etd6452
Copyright statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Scholarly level
Supervisor or Senior Supervisor
Thesis advisor: Holdcroft, Steven
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