Conducting Polymers, Fundamentals and Applications

Preface. Foreword; L. Dalton. List of Common Abbreviations. Part I: Fundamentals. 1. Basics of Conducting Polymers (CPs). 2. Semiconductor Models for CPs. 3. Basic Electrochromics of CPs. 4. Electrochemistry of CPs. 5. Advanced Polymerization Concepts. 6. Conduction Models for CPs. 7. Theoretical Treatments of CPs. 8. Solubility and Processing of CPs. 9. Structural Aspects, Morphology and Fiber/Film Processing. 10. `Composites' (Blends) and Copolymers. 11. Characterization Methods and Salient Results: Part 1. 12. Characterization Methods and Salient Results: Part 2. 13. Classes of CPs: Part 1. 14. Classes of CPs: Part 2. Part II: Applications. 15. Batteries. 16. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). 17. Sensors. 18. Electro-Optic and Optical Devices. 19. Microwave- and Conductivity-Based Technologies. 20. Electrochromic Devices. 21. Electrochemomechanical and Chemomechanical Devices. 22. Semiconductor-, Lithography-, and Electrically-Related Applications. 24. Catalysis and Drug/Chemical Delivery. 25. Membranes. Literature Cited. Index. About the Author.