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.

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 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 l³e