Mechanisms of Ion Transport in Polymeric Ionic Liquids*

Polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) are an emerging class of materials which combines the attractive properties of ionic liquids with the sequence complexity and mechanical characteristics of macromolecules. While significant advances have occurred in the context of synthesis and characterization of such materials, comparatively less understanding exists on the mechanisms underlying ion transport in such materials. In this talk, I discuss some recent developments in the context of PILs trelating to the issue of ion transport in such materials.We focus on the mechanisms of ion transport in such materials, the influence of counterions, and whether such materials do live upto the promise of hgh transference numbers.