Ion transport in ionomeric polymers for ionic electroactive polymer devices

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as my thesis committee members. Their patient instructions and precious suggestions help me a lot for my study and work. I would also like to thank my labmates, Abdallah Almomani, Yuanfen Chen, Reihaneh Jamshidi, and Kathryn White for the helpful discussions, latest literature sharing and all the fun we had in the lab. Special thanks go to my friends, colleagues, and faculty and staff in Mechanical Engineering department. Their kindness makes my time at Iowa State University a wonderful experience. Last my thanks would go to my beloved family. I would thank my parents for their unconditional love for me and great confidence in me all through these years. My husband Chuan Jiang is the person who is always there supporting me no matter what decision I've made. I owe my sincere gratitude to them for what they have done for me. xiv