Assistant Chemist
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Lily Robertson previously worked as Chemistry 2 at Argonne National Laboratory and Postdoctoral Associate at Argonne National Laboratory. Lily Robertson holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry (Materials) from University Of Colorado Boulder.
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I work on technologies for stationary energy storage that utilize nonaqueous solvents, ionic liquids, and redox-active organic molecules. These puzzle pieces come together as the energy-storing liquids of a nonaqueous redox flow battery (RFB). The use of ionic liquids allow higher concentration fluids -- ergo, more energy density. They also ameliorate issues such as gelation and ion association that occur at high concentration when using more traditional solid electrolyte salts. I like to think about the problem like making a simple syrup -- how many sugar molecules can you cram in before the syrup becomes stiff and crystallizes? A flow battery without fluid fluids would not flow! I am passionate about using my scientific knowledge to make a better planet, and I aim to explore new frontiers in addition to RFBs such as polymer upcycling and battery recycling. In graduate school, I worked with the CU Green Labs program to minimize waste in my chemistry department. In addition to science, I like to bicycle, swim, draw and paint, and sing in my chorus.
Listed skills include Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Polymers, Liquid Crystals, and 12 others.
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Chemistry 2
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
Postdoctoral Associate
Sep 2019 - Oct 2023
Postdoctoral Society Of Argonne, President
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
Postdoctoral Society Of Argonne, Vice President
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
Postdoctoral Research Associate
My primary research develops hydrophilic polymers using ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for mucoadhesive applications and characterization of mucoadhesion. I am interested in how structural changes in polymer design and changes in polymer size correlate with mucoadhesion. We collaborate with a startup company, Neugenica, to develop these materials. My research also involves interdisciplinary collaboration through the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research. These include measurement of dynamics of nonaqueous redox flow battery (NRFB) solutions via neutron scattering techniques, a collaboration with Prof. Yang Zhang's group at UIUC, and exploration of redox-active molecules that are both soluble and stable for NRFBs in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory
Jul 2016 - Sep 2019
Graduate Research Assistant
My Ph.D. research in the research group of Professor Douglas L. Gin involved the designed and synthesis of new imidazolium-based liquid crystals (LCs) and LC monomers. My most recent work developed of a new polymerizable tail system favorable for ionic LC phase preservation. Initial studies involved measured ionic conductivities of polymerized, LC-ordered films via electrical impedance spectroscopy. My prior work in the Gin group involved non-symmetric bis(imidazolium) salts that form 3D bicontinuous cubic LC phases both in the neat state and with added solvents (e.g., water, glycerol, and room temperature ionic liquids).
2010 - Jun 2016
Cu Green Labs Team Lead
I am passionate about sustainability, both personally and professionally. Research labs in particular are large consumers. CU Green Labs was started in 2009 by Dr. Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar to promote sustainability and reduction in energy, water, and material goods usage while maintaining safety and high quality research. I was actively involved in the CU Green Labs program at CU Boulder, and I worked as a Team Lead in the Chemistry Department where I focused on several chemistry-specific projects. These include the implementation of a rinse acetone recycling program, metal recycling (solvent drums, ether cannisters), and general promotion of green chemistry. 5-10 department members who are enthusiastic about improving sustainability in the research and teaching labs are now carrying forward the green chemistry culture at CU Boulder.
2012 - May 2016
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2010 - May 2011
Undergraduate Researcher
I worked in the group of Professor Mark C. Lonergan where I synthesized functionalized fluorene-based conjugated polymers via Suzuki coupling for light-emitting electrochemical cell applications and performed impedance measurements on polymer films.
2007 - Jun 2010
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Lily Robertson education
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry (Materials)
University Of Colorado Boulder
B.S., Chemistry; Mathematics; Robert D. Clark Honors College
University Of Oregon
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Lily Robertson works for Argonne National Laboratory.
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Lily Robertson is listed as Assistant Chemist at Argonne National Laboratory.
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Lily Robertson is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States while working with Argonne National Laboratory.
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Lily Robertson has worked for Argonne National Laboratory, University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign, University Of Colorado Boulder, and University Of Oregon.
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Lily Robertson holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry (Materials) from University Of Colorado Boulder.
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Lily Robertson is listed with skills including Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Polymers, Liquid Crystals, Ionic Liquids, Green Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Microsoft Office.
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