Thermoplastic Elastomers

Functionalized Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

<p><strong><em>Polymer Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices, Volume I, </em></strong> offers a detailed explanation of recent progress and challenges in polymer electrolyte research for energy storage devices. The influence of these electrolyte properties on the performance of different energy storage devices is discussed in detail. </p><p>Features: </p><p>- Discusses a variety of energy storage systems and their workings and a detailed history of LIBs - Covers a wide range of polymer-based electrolytes including PVdF, PVdF-<em>co</em>-HFP, PAN, blend polymeric systems, composite polymeric systems, and polymer ionic liquid gel electrolytes</p><p>- Provides a comprehensive review of biopolymer electrolytes for energy storage applications </p><p>- Suitable for readers with experience in batteries as well as newcomers to the field </p><p>This book will be invaluable to researchers and engineers working on the development of next-generation energy storage devices, including materials, chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers, as well as those involved in related disciplines.</p>

Mishra, Munmaya K

Central West Publishing

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<p>Conducting polymers are versatile materials that possess both the unique properties of polymeric materials (elastic behavior, reversible deformation, flexibility, etc.) and the ability to conduct electricity with bulk conductivities comparable to those of metals and semiconductors. <b>Conducting Polymers: Chemistries, Properties and Biomedical Applications</b> provides current, state-of-the-art knowledge of conducting polymers and their composites for biomedical applications.</p><p>This book covers the fundamentals of conducting polymers, strategies to modify the structure of conducting polymers to make them biocompatible, and their applications in various biomedical areas such as drug/gene delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial activities, biosensors, etc.</p><p>FEATURES</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Covers the state-of-the-art progress on biodegradable conducting polymers for biomedical applications</li> <p> </p> <li>Presents synthesis, characterization, and applications of conducting polymers for various biomedical research</li> <p> </p> <li>Provides the fundamentals of biodegradation mechanisms and the role of conduction in biomedical devices</li> <p> </p> <li>Offers details of novel methods and advanced technologies used in biomedical applications using conducting polymers</li> <p> </p> <li>Highlights new directions for scientists, researchers, and students to better understand the chemistry, technologies, and applications of conducting polymers</li> </ul><p>This book is essential reading for all academic and industrial researchers working in the fields of materials science, polymers, nanotechnology, and biomedical technology.</p>