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.