Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials

ISBN-13: 9781461408772 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 162 str.

Lenore Rasmussen

Opis

Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials provides an in-depth view of the theory of electroactivity and explores exactly how and why various electroactive phenomena occur. The book explains the theory behind electroactive bending (including ion-polymer-metal-composites -IPMCs), dielectric elastomers, electroactive contraction, and electroactive contraction-expansion cycles. The book also balances theory with applications - how electroactivity can be used - drawing inspiration from the manmade mechanical world and the natural world around us.

Spis treści

Electroactivity: Theoretical Considerations.- Electroactivity: Theoretical Considerations for Contraction.- Bending in Electroactivity.- IPMCs and their Impact on Electroactivity.-Introduction to Ionic Liquids.- Ionic Liquids and EAPs. 

Blurb

Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials provides an in-depth view of the theory of electroactivity and explores exactly how and why various electroactive phenomena occur. The book explains the theory behind electroactive bending (including ion-polymer-metal-composites –IPMCs), dielectric elastomers, electroactive contraction, and electroactive contraction-expansion cycles.  The book also balances theory with applications – how electroactivity can be used – drawing inspiration from the manmade mechanical world and the natural world around us.  This book captures:

• A complete introduction to electroactive materials including examples and recent developments

• The theory and applications of numerous topics like electroactive bending of dielectric elastomers and electroactive contraction and expansion

• New topics, such as biomimetic applications and energy harvesting

This is a must-read within the electroactive community, particularly for professionals and graduate students who are interested in the fundamental understanding of the electroactive phenomena.