During the past three decades conducting polymers have been the subject of both fundamental and applied research due to the vast variety of possible applications. Displaying both semiconductor-like, and metallic-like properties, these novel smart materials can function as energy storage devices in battery technology, microelectronics, electrochromic display devices, and as chemical and electrochemical sensors. They also have the ability to mimic biological systems and can be used as components of artificial nerves and muscles, electronic noses and tongues, and drug-release/delivery systems.
Providing the vital link between nanotechnology and conductive polymers, Nanostructured Conducting Polymers covers advances in this interdisciplinary area. The chapters discuss current research issues, as well as providing necessary background material, and are divided into three sections:
* From Conductive Polymers to Nanotechnology
* Synthesis and Characterization
* Applications
It demonstrates that in order to meet the requirements of new commercial devices, control of conductive polymers at the nanoscale is needed.
Providing a vital link between nanotechnology and conductive polymers, this book covers advances in topics of this interdisciplinary area. In each chapter, there is a discussion of current research issues while reviewing the background of the topic. The selection of topics and contributors from around the globe make this text an outstanding resource for researchers involved in the field of nanomaterials or polymer materials design. The book is divided into three sections: From Conductive Polymers to Nanotechnology, Synthesis and Characterization, and Applications.
Ali Eftekhari
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Electronic Materials Elektronische Materialien Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Nanomaterial Nanomaterialien Nanomaterials Nanostrukturiertes Material Nanotechnologie Nanotechnology Polymer Science & Technology Polymere Polymerwissenschaft u. -technologie