| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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2025 Technical Division Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPG-70: Ionic Liquid (IL) Compatibilization of Macropore-Infused Nanocomposite Thermosets (MINETs) for Structural Ion Transport |
| Author(s) |
Bryan Llumiquinga, Iris You, Nare Cho, Kevin Miller, Jonathan P. Singer |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Bryan Llumiquinga |
| Abstract Scope |
Macropore-infused nanocomposite thermosets (MINETs) offer a novel approach for multifunctional monoliths and carbon fiber composites (CFCs), leveraging tunable porosity and material compatibility to meet the demands of aerospace and energy applications. Using 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (EMIMBF4) and a propylene glycol-ionic liquid (IL) block copolymer surfactant, we successfully stabilized the epoxy-IL emulsion with compatibility with particles such as silica and super-activated carbon (SAC). Optimal surfactant levels (5% for SAC, 3% for silica) facilitated continuous IL phases, enhancing porosity and ionic conductivity, as confirmed by mass loss, mercury porosimetry, and ionic conductivity analyses. SEM revealed well-defined nanostructures, while resin content adjustments highlighted a balance between mechanical integrity and conductivity. These advancements provide a strong foundation for integrating IL-MINETs into multifunctional composites for structural power storage and flame-resistant materials, with significant potential in aerospace and renewable energy systems. Ongoing work focuses on fluorinated IL surfactant to enhance conductivity and stability for advanced multifunctional designs. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |