Electrical Properties of Polymers
The second edition of this popular text provides a timely update on recent advances in electrical and electronic properties of polymers. The book's comprehensive analysis spans underlying physical principles and synthesis through emerging technologies, including light-emitting diodes and flexible polymers. The authoritative guide will interest undergraduates, graduates and researchers in polymer, materials and physical sciences.
First Edition Hb (1979): 0-521-21902-7
First Edition Pb (1980): 0-521-29825-3
- Presents fundamental aspects and much-needed updates on recent advancements and modern applications
- Broad and comprehensive treatment of the topic written in an accessible style without complicated theory
- Further reading material is provided at the end of each chapter for interested readers
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“As stated in the preface, they emphasize “description and explanation, in molecular and electronic terms, of the observed phenomena.” They have succeeded admirably. Highly recommended.”
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Product details
June 2008Paperback
9780521558389
496 pages
244 × 170 × 25 mm
0.78kg
237 b/w illus.
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Dielectrics in static fields
- 3. Dielectric relaxation
- 4. Electronic conduction in polymers
- 5. Measurement of electrical properties
- 6. Dielectric breakdown
- 7. Static charges
- 8. Ionic conduction, particulate and molecular composites
- 9. Intrinsically conductive polymers
- 10. Applications of electro-active and conductive polymers
- 11. References
- 12. Index.