Faculty Advisor
Fehribach, Joseph D.
Abstract
Hybrid ionic compounds have many potential applications such as in fuel cells or other power sources. This paper covers a study of a system of elliptic partial differential equations and their boundary conditions relating to conductivity of hybrid ionic compounds. It begins with a problem definition which considers the implications of the work function difference within the material. The geometries created assume uniformity in the background material and within the placed particles. All relevant calculations were completed using COMSOL Multiphysics primarily consisting of potential diagrams and current magnitudes. The primary goal of this project was finding optimal arrangements of particles within the background material.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
March 2016
Major
Mathematical Sciences
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Mathematical Sciences