Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials [Hardcover]

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 up-to-date book provides an in-depth view of the theory of electroactivity itself as well as how and why various electroactive phenomena occur. The chapters on ionic liquids especially will be a must-read for those within the electroactive community.

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.?

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 el|