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Synopsis
The subject of `Intrinsically Conducting Polymers: an Emerging Technology' was addressed at the NATO Advanced Research Workshop held in Burlington, Vermont, U.S.A. in October 1992.
Approximately 30 invited scientists from 11 different countries attended the workshop and 24 lectures were given discussing in detail the most important processing techniques and applications of conducting polymers, along with the basic materials science aspects.
The results was the present book, which, for the first time, addresses progress in materials science related to polymers presently on the market and to already existing applications, as well as to future applications.
This book covers mostly existing and future applications of intrinsically conducting polymers. Among these applications are the redox-type, such as batteries and electrochemical actuators and artificial muscles. Capacitors, microlithography and transistor uses are addressed. The use of conducting polymers as 'smart' materials in sensor/indicator types of applications is discussed. ESD applications and EMI shielding are subjects that conducting polymers are sought after for. Microwave properties for radar/microwave absorption and for plastics joining/welding are discussed. Also, this book discusses materials processing for the various applications, including fabrication of fibers, textiles, colloids and films/coatings.
This book will be an important addition to the libraries of every institution involved in this emerging technology.
Booknews
From an October 1992 workshop in Burlington, Vermont, 19 papers address intrinsically conducting polymers, of potential importance as "smart" materials for light-emitting diodes, computer manufacturing, artificial muscles, xerography, and other applications. Among the topics are the processing of polyanilines, the molecular engineering of organic semiconductors, and polypyrrole-coated textiles. The index is less than a page. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)