Rice University will conduct collaborative research on the role of polymer sequence on penetrant transport in charged brushes under a three-year, $286,339 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The research aims to improve understanding of how polymer chain structure influences the ability of small molecules to permeate charged polymer coatings. The findings could enable design of polymer surfaces with tailored permeability for applications in separations, sensing and energy storage. The grant will support the research through August 2024 as Rice University investigators work to elucidate relationships between polymer chemistry and transport behavior.
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