| Abstract Scope |
Formulating novel polymer and composite materials is often slow, as highly viscous materials have traditionally required hand-mixing inducing batch-to-catch variability. Furthermore, researching the lifetime and aging of those materials experiences another slow step toward advancement. Through our Studying-Polymers-On a-Chip (SPOC) platform, we seek to solve the challenge of developing safe, stable, and cost-effective materials for diverse applications. We do so by accelerating screening of polymer materials through integration of additive manufacturing, in-situ characterization, and machine learning experimental planning systems. Applications we are currently targeting include polymer electrolytes for Li- and Na-ion batteries, anion exchange membranes for water electrolysis, and long-lifetime silicone materials. Ultimately, long-term cycling, aging, and stability measurements need to be made, and as such we are building these high throughput aging capabilities into our SPOC platform. This talk will highlight our current SPOC advancements, and ongoing efforts to co-optimize performance and lifetime in diverse applications. |