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From the authors' preface: "As we enter the era of intelligent materials and embark upon a new approach to material design, synthesis, and system integration, certain groups of materials will emerge as champions."Standing high among these champions are conductive electroactive polymers (CEPs), which appear destined to play a central role in the development of intelligent materials. Although recent advances have enabled the design and assembly of polymers from the molecular level, creating sophisticated structures requires a solid understanding of the structure-property relationships.Building on the standard-setting first edition, Conductive Electroactive Polymers: Intelligent Materials Systems, Second Edition provides a thorough, up-to-date introduction to conductive electroactive polymers. The authors discuss the parameters that affect the formation of important CEPs, including polypyrroles, polyanilines, and polythiophenes. They show how to use these parameters to manipulate the properties of the polymers, and they clarify the chemical and energy parameters that determine the structure and its properties.New in this edition are more details on polythiphene and polyaniline systems, an update on progress in polypyrroles, and reports on recent advances in CEP processing techniques and device fabrication.As the use of intelligent materials grows, it becomes increasingly important for scientists and engineers in fields ranging from materials science to electronics and biomedicine to understand the properties and potential of CEPs. This book is an outstanding introduction to conducting polymers and a valuable reference that brings you quickly up to date on recent developments.
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Second Edition CONDUCTIVE ELECTROACTIVE POLYMERS Intelligent Materials Systems Gordon G. Wallace Geoffrey M. Spinks Leon A.P. Kane-Maguire Peter R. Teasdale CRC PR E S S Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C. © 2003 by CRC Press LLC Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Conductive electroactive polymers : intelligent materials systems.--2nd ed. / Gordon G. Wallace … [et al.]. p. cm. Rev. ed. of: Conductive electroactive polymers / Gordon G. Wallace, Geoffrey M. Spinks, Peter R. Teasdale. ISBN 1-58716-127-3 (alk. paper) 1. Smart materials. 2. Conducting polymers. I. Wallace, Gordon G. II. Wallace, Gordon G. Conductive electroactive polymers. TA418.9.S62 .C648 2002 620.1′ 92—dc21 2002031445 CIP This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and the publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. The consent of CRC Press LLC does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from CRC Press LLC for such copying. Direct all inquiries to CRC Press LLC, 2000 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation, without intent to infringe. Visit the CRC Press Web site at www.crcpress.com © 2003 by CRC Press LLC No claim to original U.S. Government works International Standard Book Number 1-58716-127-3 Library of Congress Card Number 2002031445 Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5