Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials

By Lenore Rasmussen

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1489985514
• ISBN13: 9781489985514
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"