Directory profile for Dr. Zhongyang Wang

Polymer electrolytes are at the heart of many electrochemical systems such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries. In addition, they are the key components for sustainable technologies such as electrodialysis for seawater desalination and the chloralkali process. One of the main drivers that will advance the commercialization of these sustainable processes is the development of mechanical robust, highly ion conductive, ion selective, and chemically resistive polymer electrolytes.

The Wang group aims to empower high-performance electrochemical systems and sustainable technologies by solving fundamental problems at the interface of polymer science and electrochemical engineering. The group focuses on three distinct areas: (1) understanding ion/electron transport in nanostructured block copolymers and liquid crystals, (2) developing efficient pH-gradient-enabled microscale bipolar interfaces for water and CO2 electrolysis, and (3) engineering sub-2 nm structured liquid crystals for efficient water treatment and energy storage.

A more detailed description can be found in the group website: zhongyangwang.com