Electroactive Polymer-Based Smart Materials, and Applications
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 6. May 2026
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-394-21435-8 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the future of smart materials with this guide to mastering the advanced fabrication techniques and molecular design strategies essential for developing high-performance, self-powered sensors and next-generation soft actuators.
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.
Readers will find the volume:
Comprehensively covers the physics, chemistry, and thermal behavior of electroactive polymers;
Explores applications in energy harvesting, storage, and self-powered devices;
Discusses electromagnetic shielding, sensors, actuators, and wearable electronics;
Highlights emerging trends in the biomedical, aerospace, and flexible electronics industries.
Audience
Materials scientists, polymer chemists, electrical engineers, and nanotechnology researchers working in energy harvesting, flexible electronics, biomedical devices, and electromagnetic shielding technologies.
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.
Readers will find the volume:
Comprehensively covers the physics, chemistry, and thermal behavior of electroactive polymers;
Explores applications in energy harvesting, storage, and self-powered devices;
Discusses electromagnetic shielding, sensors, actuators, and wearable electronics;
Highlights emerging trends in the biomedical, aerospace, and flexible electronics industries.
Audience
Materials scientists, polymer chemists, electrical engineers, and nanotechnology researchers working in energy harvesting, flexible electronics, biomedical devices, and electromagnetic shielding technologies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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ISBN-13
978-1-394-21435-8 (9781394214358)
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Raneesh Balakrishnan | Sobi K. Chacko | Visakh P. M.
Electroactive Polymer-Based Smart Materials, and Applications
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Raneesh B. | Sobi K. Chacko | P. M. Visakh
Electroactive Polymer-Based Smart Materials, and Applications
E-Book
04/2026
1st Edition
Wiley
€194.99
Available for download
Persons
Raneesh Balakrishnan, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Catholicate College, Kerala, India. He has published more than 35 international research articles, co-edited eight books, and authored ten book chapters. His research areas primarily focus on multiferroics, nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, electron microscopy, and nanobiotechnology.
Sobi K. Chacko, PhD is a researcher in the Department of Physics at Catholicate College, Kerala, India, specializing in materials science, with a focus in electroactive polymers, nanomaterials, and polymer-based composites. With extensive experience in designing multifunctional materials for energy harvesting and biomedical applications, she has contributed to various research projects in academia. She has also served as a guest faculty member in physics and mentored students in advanced materials science and nanotechnology.
Visakh P.M., PhD is working in the Natural Bioactive Materials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Turkey. He has edited 50 books, authored more than 25 books, published 23 journal articles, and 55 book chapters. His research interests include nanoparticle synthesis, material characterization, and nanostructured materials.
Sobi K. Chacko, PhD is a researcher in the Department of Physics at Catholicate College, Kerala, India, specializing in materials science, with a focus in electroactive polymers, nanomaterials, and polymer-based composites. With extensive experience in designing multifunctional materials for energy harvesting and biomedical applications, she has contributed to various research projects in academia. She has also served as a guest faculty member in physics and mentored students in advanced materials science and nanotechnology.
Visakh P.M., PhD is working in the Natural Bioactive Materials Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Turkey. He has edited 50 books, authored more than 25 books, published 23 journal articles, and 55 book chapters. His research interests include nanoparticle synthesis, material characterization, and nanostructured materials.
Content
Preface xiii
1 An Introduction to Electroactive Polymers 1
Sobi K. Chacko, Raneesh Balakrishnan and Visakh P.M.
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Types of EAPs 4
1.3 Properties of EAPs 11
1.4 Applications of EAPs 14
1.5 Conclusion 20
2 Structural, Chemical, and Electrical Properties of Dielectric Polymers 39
Rohit Nisthala, Asrar Rafiq Bhat, Ekta Jagtiani, Laxmeesha Somappa and Prasanna Kumar Mural
2.1 Introduction 40
2.2 Preparation Methods for Dielectric Polymers 42
2.3 Structural Properties 43
2.4 Chemical Properties 47
2.5 Electrical Properties 48
2.6 Summary 52
3 Biodegradable PLA: Synthesis, Properties and PLA-Based Nanocomposite Applications 59
Anju Rajan, Raneesh Balakrishnan and Karthika S.
3.1 Introduction 59
3.2 Polylactic Acid 61
3.3 Structure of PLA 61
3.4 Solubility of PLA 62
3.5 Degradability of PLA 63
3.6 Synthesis Methods of PLA 64
3.7 Properties of PLA 67
3.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA 67
3.9 Applications of PLA 69
3.10 Biomedical Applications of PLA 73
3.11 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 80
4 Optical, Dielectric, and Electrical Properties of Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Graphene Nanocomposites 91
Shubha A. and S. R. Manohara
4.1 Introduction 92
4.2 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline) 97
4.3 Polyvinylpyrrolidone 99
4.4 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Systems 101
4.5 Optical, Electrical, and Dielectric Properties 102
4.6 Conclusion 118
5 Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Tribo and Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Applications 125
Asrar Rafiq Bhat, Akash M. Chandran and Prasanna Kumar Mural
5.1 Introduction 125
5.2 Piezoelectric Polymers and Their Properties 127
5.3 Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectricity 135
5.4 Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Using Electroactive Polymer-Based Composites 136
5.5 Summary 151
6 Advancing Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectric Polymer Composites 159
Sayyid Abdul Basith, Arunkumar Chandrasekhar and A. Arockiarajan
6.1 Introduction 160
6.2 Piezoelectric Polymers and Their Properties 161
6.3 Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectricity 167
6.4 Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Using Electroactive Polymer-Based Composites 173
6.5 Conclusion 178
7 Fluorinated Electroactive Polymers as Electrolytes in Cells and Battery Applications 185
Anna M. Abraham and Soney C. George
7.1 Introduction 186
7.2 Fluorinated Electroactive Polymers 188
7.3 PVDF and Its Copolymers-The Next-Generation FEP 190
7.4 Polymer Membranes as Electrolytes 195
7.5 Conclusion 202
8 Electrospun Fiber Mats of Fluoropolymer Composites for Wound Healing and Drug Delivery Applications 207
Merin Tomy and Xavier T.S.
8.1 Introduction 207
8.2 Electrospinning Technique 213
8.3 The Mergence of Medication Administration and Wound Healing 219
8.4 Drug Delivery Applications 224
8.5 Biocompatibility and Toxicity Assessment 228
8.6 Future Trends and Challenges 228
8.7 Conclusion 228
9 Exploring the Potential of PEDOT:PSS: From Fundamental Properties to Diverse Applications 235
Rishi Mohanan, Raneesh Balakrishnan and Karthika S.
9.1 Introduction 236
9.2 Structure of PEDOT:PSS 237
9.3 Synthesis of PEDOT:PSS 238
9.4 Properties of PEDOT:PSS 239
9.5 Applications of PEDOT:PSS 243
9.6 Conclusions 256
10 EAPs and Environmental Impact 265
Anu Radha Pathania and Harman Deep Kour
10.1 Introduction 266
10.2 Challenges in EAPs 271
10.3 Applications of EAPs 272
10.4 Sustainability of EAPs Material 282
10.5 Conclusion 290
References 291
Index 297
1 An Introduction to Electroactive Polymers 1
Sobi K. Chacko, Raneesh Balakrishnan and Visakh P.M.
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Types of EAPs 4
1.3 Properties of EAPs 11
1.4 Applications of EAPs 14
1.5 Conclusion 20
2 Structural, Chemical, and Electrical Properties of Dielectric Polymers 39
Rohit Nisthala, Asrar Rafiq Bhat, Ekta Jagtiani, Laxmeesha Somappa and Prasanna Kumar Mural
2.1 Introduction 40
2.2 Preparation Methods for Dielectric Polymers 42
2.3 Structural Properties 43
2.4 Chemical Properties 47
2.5 Electrical Properties 48
2.6 Summary 52
3 Biodegradable PLA: Synthesis, Properties and PLA-Based Nanocomposite Applications 59
Anju Rajan, Raneesh Balakrishnan and Karthika S.
3.1 Introduction 59
3.2 Polylactic Acid 61
3.3 Structure of PLA 61
3.4 Solubility of PLA 62
3.5 Degradability of PLA 63
3.6 Synthesis Methods of PLA 64
3.7 Properties of PLA 67
3.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA 67
3.9 Applications of PLA 69
3.10 Biomedical Applications of PLA 73
3.11 Conclusions and Future Perspectives 80
4 Optical, Dielectric, and Electrical Properties of Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Graphene Nanocomposites 91
Shubha A. and S. R. Manohara
4.1 Introduction 92
4.2 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline) 97
4.3 Polyvinylpyrrolidone 99
4.4 Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline)-Polyvinylpyrrolidone Systems 101
4.5 Optical, Electrical, and Dielectric Properties 102
4.6 Conclusion 118
5 Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Tribo and Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Applications 125
Asrar Rafiq Bhat, Akash M. Chandran and Prasanna Kumar Mural
5.1 Introduction 125
5.2 Piezoelectric Polymers and Their Properties 127
5.3 Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectricity 135
5.4 Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Using Electroactive Polymer-Based Composites 136
5.5 Summary 151
6 Advancing Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectric Polymer Composites 159
Sayyid Abdul Basith, Arunkumar Chandrasekhar and A. Arockiarajan
6.1 Introduction 160
6.2 Piezoelectric Polymers and Their Properties 161
6.3 Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectricity 167
6.4 Triboelectric Energy Harvesting Using Electroactive Polymer-Based Composites 173
6.5 Conclusion 178
7 Fluorinated Electroactive Polymers as Electrolytes in Cells and Battery Applications 185
Anna M. Abraham and Soney C. George
7.1 Introduction 186
7.2 Fluorinated Electroactive Polymers 188
7.3 PVDF and Its Copolymers-The Next-Generation FEP 190
7.4 Polymer Membranes as Electrolytes 195
7.5 Conclusion 202
8 Electrospun Fiber Mats of Fluoropolymer Composites for Wound Healing and Drug Delivery Applications 207
Merin Tomy and Xavier T.S.
8.1 Introduction 207
8.2 Electrospinning Technique 213
8.3 The Mergence of Medication Administration and Wound Healing 219
8.4 Drug Delivery Applications 224
8.5 Biocompatibility and Toxicity Assessment 228
8.6 Future Trends and Challenges 228
8.7 Conclusion 228
9 Exploring the Potential of PEDOT:PSS: From Fundamental Properties to Diverse Applications 235
Rishi Mohanan, Raneesh Balakrishnan and Karthika S.
9.1 Introduction 236
9.2 Structure of PEDOT:PSS 237
9.3 Synthesis of PEDOT:PSS 238
9.4 Properties of PEDOT:PSS 239
9.5 Applications of PEDOT:PSS 243
9.6 Conclusions 256
10 EAPs and Environmental Impact 265
Anu Radha Pathania and Harman Deep Kour
10.1 Introduction 266
10.2 Challenges in EAPs 271
10.3 Applications of EAPs 272
10.4 Sustainability of EAPs Material 282
10.5 Conclusion 290
References 291
Index 297