Applications of Electroactive Polymers

Electroactive polymers have been the object of increasing academic and industrial interest, and in the last 10-15 years substantial progress has been achieved in the characterization of this new class of materials. The motivation for this interest lies in the potential applications of those electroactive polymers in many sectors of current advanced technology. Conductive polymers are viewed as unique materials in the development of improved devices, such as thin film flexible shaped batteries, laminated optical displays and sensors. The purpose of this book is to review the various fields which are the most appropriate for the exploitation of the intrinsic properties of various types of electroactive polymers, providing the basis for the evaluation of the impact that these materials may have on those sectors of technology devoted to energy saving and environmental control. After introductory chapters which cover the basic properties in a straightforward manner, the main body of the book describes the most important applications of electroactive polymers. "Applications of Electroactive Polymers" should be an invaluable source of reference for all researchers and engineers concerned with this class of materials.

Table of Contents:
1 Electrical and electrochemical properties of ion conducting polymers.- 2 Electrical and electrochemical properties of electronically conducting polymers.- 3 Highly conductive polymer electrolytes.- 4 Solvation mechanisms in low molecular weight polyethers.- 5 Lithium batteries with polymer electrodes.- 6 Lithium polymer batteries.- 7 Electrochromic devices.- 8 Laminated electrochromic displays and windows.- 9 Functionalized conducting polymer membranes/films.- 10 Electroactive polymers in chemical sensors.

Review :
This book represents a very comprehensive discussion of certain aspects of electroactive polymers and concentrates primarily on the way in which these materials may be used for specific applications...This book will find itself on the shelf of people interested in these areas of application. It is well written and is good value for money - Reactive Polymers; The style of presentation is clear and factual throughout. The level of presentation makes the book particularly useful for newcomers in the field, at the same time it provides a valuable opportunity for scientists, engineers and general readers who are interested in the latest applications of electroactive polymers, to become acquainted with critical views and the visions of leading experts in a rapidly expanding field...the book is well written and quite enjoyable to read...holds the promise of being a good starting point to chemists who wish to inititate research in a new fascinating area, and is recommended as a very useful and timely review volume - Journal of Materials Chemistry; This interesting volume is focused mainly on the applications (actual and potential) of these two classes of materials, but includes introductory chapters which offer some insight into their nature and properties...a timely book and Bruno Scrosati deserves congratulations for organising such authoritative chapters by key figures in the field...a most useful and up-to-date text - Polymer International