Date of Award

Fall 2021

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Director of Thesis

Natalia B. Shustova, Ph.D.

First Reader

Gabrielle Leith, Ph.D. Candidate

Second Reader

Gabrielle Leith, Ph.D. Candidate

Abstract

This research focuses on the development of lightweight, thermostable dual-function materials for secondary radiation protection and sensing by the integration of hydrogen-rich aliphatic chains inside the porous matrix of covalent-organic frameworks (COFs). The main aims of this project are the synthesis of organic linkers for forming a robust porous COF, synthesizing the porous COF through a condensation reaction, the development of hydrogen-rich aliphatic chains, and integration of aliphatic chains into COFs through click chemistry. This manuscript outlines the methodology and development of a novel self-assembled crystalline, porous material engineered to combine the functions of a shield and sensitive dosimeter. The reported hydrogen-rich materials are the first examples of COFs displaying stability in a wide range of pH (1–12), low-density, and thermal stability for advancing the space suit technology.

Comments

This research project focuses on developing materials for a dual sensing and protecting space suit by integrating thermally and chemically stable, crystalline, porous covalent-organic frameworks (COFs) in order to address current demands in lightweight, thermostable, hydrogen-rich materials for secondary radiation protection. These materials have the potential to significantly advance personal protection of astronauts on space missions through integration into a Sewable Attenuating Framework Equipped-Sensor (S.A.F.E.) space suit.The dual-function of hydrogen-decorated COFs contribute to the design of a S.A.F.E. space suit by offering both protection against radiation and acting as a sensitive dosimeter

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