1. Synthesis of Oligomeric Ruthenium Polypyridyl Dyes and Liquid Imidazolium Zwitterions for Improved Energy Generation and Storage Open Access Author: Rothenberger, August Title: Synthesis of Oligomeric Ruthenium Polypyridyl Dyes and Liquid Imidazolium Zwitterions for Improved Energy Generation and Storage Area of Honors: Chemistry Keywords: water splittingoligomerenergyzwitterionpolymer electrolyte File: Download Rothenberger_August_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Thomas E Mallouk, Thesis SupervisorRaymond Lee Funk, Thesis Honors AdvisorRobert John Hickey, III, Faculty Reader