Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:05:00
Major
Chemical Engineering
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Abstract
The following research project looked into the potential of using nanofibers of syrene-isoprene-styrene triblock copolymer produced through the electrospinning process for the filtration of water out of fuel as well as a comparison of styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock to the styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock nanofibers produced at equivalent operating parameters. Based on the work completed, it is concluded that the styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock is not suitable for use in filtration with the current electrospinning conditions. On average, the styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock produced nanofibers of lower average diameter and lower standard deviation in diameter when compared to styene-butadiene-styrene triblock.
Research Sponsor
Dr. George Chase
First Reader
Dr. Newby
Second Reader
Dr. Cheng
Recommended Citation
Houser, Kevin, "Electrospinning of S-B-S Triblock and S-I-S Triblock Copolymers For Use in Fuel Filtration" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 150.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/150