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 Copolymersâ"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
