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  title info:
    title: Electroactive polymer-based smart materials and applications
  name:
    name part: B., Raneesh
    name part: 1986-
  name:
    name part: Chacko, Sobi K.
  name:
    name part: P. M., Visakh.
  type of resource: text
  genre: bibliography
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: nju
    date issued: 2026
    issuance: monographic
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    form: remote
    extent: 1 online resource
  abstract: Electroactive polymers are revolutionizing materials science with their unique ability to convert electrical energy into mechanical motion and vice versa. These smart materials are shaping the future of energy harvesting, flexible electronics, biomedical applications, and electromagnetic interference shielding. This book provides a thorough exploration of electroactive polymer composites, from their fundamental properties to advanced fabrication techniques. Covering key aspects such as dielectric behavior, thermal stability, and mechanical flexibility, it highlights how these materials are being integrated into emerging technologies like self-powered sensors, soft actuators, and next-generation medical devices. Designed for both researchers and industry professionals, this book bridges the gap between theory and application, delving into practical fabrication techniques, including electrospinning, solvent casting, and polymeric coatings to optimize material properties for specific applications. Additionally, it explores the latest advancements in nanocomposite reinforcements, doping strategies, and multifunctional coatings that enhance the performance of electroactive polymer-based devices. A resource for academics, engineers, and innovators in materials science, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the evolving landscape of electroactive polymers and their vast potential in modern technology.
  table of contents: Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 An Introduction to Electroactive Polymers -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Types of EAPs -- 1.2.1 Piezoelectric Polymers -- 1.2.2 Conducting Polymers -- 1.2.3 Ionic Polymers -- 1.2.4 Dielectric Elastomers -- 1.3 Properties of EAPs -- 1.3.1 Mechanical Properties -- 1.3.2 Electrical Properties -- 1.3.3 Thermal Properties -- 1.3.4 Chemical Properties -- 1.4 Applications of EAPs -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Structural, Chemical, and Electrical Properties of Dielectric Polymers -- 2.1 Introduction
  table of contents: 2.2 Preparation Methods for Dielectric Polymers -- 2.2.1 Blending -- 2.2.2 Copolymerization -- 2.2.3 Cross-Linking of Polymers -- 2.3 Structural Properties -- 2.3.1 Crosslinking -- 2.3.2 Polar Groups -- 2.4 Chemical Properties -- 2.5 Electrical Properties -- 2.5.1 Dielectric Constant -- 2.5.2 Dielectric Strength -- 2.5.3 Power Factor or Power Coefficient (Alternating Current) -- 2.5.4 Tracking and Arc Resistance (Direct Current) -- 2.6 Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Biodegradable PLA: Synthesis, Properties and PLA-Based Nanocomposite Applications -- 3.1 Introduction
  table of contents: 3.2 Polylactic Acid -- 3.3 Structure of PLA -- 3.4 Solubility of PLA -- 3.5 Degradability of PLA -- 3.6 Synthesis Methods of PLA -- 3.6.1 Direct Condensation Polymerization -- 3.6.2 Azeotropic Dehydration Condensation -- 3.6.3 Lactide Ring-Opening Polymerization -- 3.6.4 Enzymatic Polymerization -- 3.7 Properties of PLA -- 3.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA -- 3.9 Applications of PLA -- 3.9.1 Packaging -- 3.9.2 Single-Use Products -- 3.9.3 Automotives -- 3.9.4 Textile -- 3.9.5 Agricultural Use -- 3.9.6 Electronics -- 3.9.7 Construction -- 3.10 Biomedical Applications of PLA
  table of contents: 3.10.1 Tissue Engineering -- 3.10.2 Wound Healing -- 3.10.3 Drug Delivery -- 3.10.4 Medical Implants -- 3.10.5 Biosensors -- 3.11 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- References -- Chapter 4 Optical, Dielectric, and Electrical Properties of Poly(2-Ethyl- 2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Graphene Nanocomposites -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Polymer Blends and Its Types -- 4.1.1.1 Completely Miscible Blend -- 4.1.1.2 Partially Miscible Blend -- 4.1.1.3 Completely Immiscible Blend -- 4.1.2 Methods of Preparation of Polymer Blends -- 4.1.2.1 Mechanical-Melt Mixing -- 4.1.2.2 Solution Cast Technique
  table of contents: 4.1.2.3 Fine Powder Mixing -- 4.1.2.4 In Situ Polymerization -- 4.1.3 Processing of Polymer Nanocomposites -- 4.1.3.1 Solution Casting Method -- 4.1.3.2 Melt Blending or Melt Intercalation Method -- 4.1.3.3 In-Situ Polymerization -- 4.2 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline) -- 4.3 Polyvinylpyrrolidone -- 4.3.1 Medical Applications -- 4.3.2 Technological Applications -- 4.3.3 Other Applications -- 4.4 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Systems -- 4.4.1 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Blends -- 4.4.2 PEOX-PVP-Graphene Nanocomposites
  note: edited by Raneesh Balakrishnan, Sobi K. Chacko, and Visakh P.M.
  note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
  subject:
    topic: Conducting polymers
  classification: QD382.C66 E446 2026
  classification: 620.1/9204297
  identifier: 9781394214495
  identifier: 1394214499
  identifier: 9781394214501
  identifier: 9781394214358
  identifier: 1394214502
  identifier: 9781394214488
  identifier: 1394214480
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  record info:
    record content source: NhCcYBP
    record creation date: 260429
    record change date: 20260804160511.5
    record identifier: in00005789905
    language of cataloging:
      language term: eng