Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1
Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices
- 1st Edition - June 24, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Vijay Kumar, Kashma Sharma, Rakesh Sehgal, Susheel Kalia
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 4 4 2 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 6 3 4 - 5
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Request a sales quoteConjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume One: Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices describes the synthesis and characterization of varied conjugated polymeric materials and their key applications, including active electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors and lithium-ion batteries, along with new ideas of functional materials for next-generation high-energy batteries, a discussion of common design procedures, and the pros and cons of conjugated polymers for certain applications. The book’s emphasis lies in the underlying electronic properties of conjugated polymers, their characterization and analysis, and the evaluation of their effectiveness for utilization in energy and electronics applications.
This book is ideal for researchers and practitioners in the area of materials science, chemistry and chemical engineering.
- Provides an overview of the synthesis and functionalization of conjugated polymers and their composites
- Reviews important photovoltaics applications of conjugated polymeric materials, including their use in energy storage, batteries and optoelectronic devices
- Discusses conjugated polymers and their application in electronics for sensing, bioelectronics, memory, and more
Materials Scientists and Engineers, Chemists and Chemical Engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- 1. Conjugated polymer-based fibers: synthesis, properties, and applications
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Synthesis of conjugated polymer -based fibers and properties
- 1.3 Application of conjugated polymer-based fibers
- 1.4 Conclusion
- References
- 2. Techniques for designing patterned conducting polymers
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Synthesis of conducting polymer
- 2.3 Patterning of conducting polymer
- 2.4 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Synthetic approaches of conducting polymer nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Hydrothermal synthesis-based conducting polymer nanocomposite
- 3.3 Sol–gel based conducting polymer nanocomposite
- 3.4 Solid template-based conducting polymer nanocomposite
- 3.5 In situ synthesis-based conducting polymer nanocomposite
- 3.6 Summary
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 4. Mechanical properties of conjugated polymers
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction and overview
- 4.2 Structure–properties correlation in polymers
- 4.3 Morphological diversities in conjugated polymers
- 4.4 Methods of mechanical characterization
- 4.5 Factors affecting mechanical properties of conjugated polymers
- 4.6 Concluding remarks
- Acknowledgement
- References
- 5. Porous carbon from conducting polymers for electrochemical applications
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Control of porosity: a case study for pore formation
- 5.3 Source of porous carbon
- 5.4 Porous carbon for electrochemical applications
- 5.5 Summary and perspectives
- References
- 6. Conjugated polymers and graphene-based composites for flexible electrochemical energy storage devices: synthesis to device fabrication
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Conjugated polymers and graphene-based composites in supercapacitors
- 6.3 Graphene as a battery/lithium-ion storage
- 6.4 Conclusions/outlook
- References
- 7. Biobased conducting polymer composites for electromagnetic interference shielding and electronics applications
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Intrinsic conducting polymers
- 7.3 Conducting polymer composites
- 7.4 Biobased conducting polymer composites
- 7.5 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Conjugated polymers in bioelectronics
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Basic mechanism associated in conjugated polymer and living organism
- 8.3 Synthesis of different conjugated polymers
- 8.4 Application of conjugated polymers in bioelectronics
- 8.5 In vivo studies
- 8.6 Concluding remarks
- References
- 9. Conjugated polymers-based sensors for detection of water pollutants
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 A brief overview of the major water contaminants and their detection techniques
- 9.3 Use of conjugated polymers as sensor materials for water pollutants
- 9.4 Summary and future directions
- References
- 10. Conducting polymer-based textile materials
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Overview of conducting polymer
- 10.3 Fabrication techniques
- 10.4 Application of conducting polymers-based textiles as energy generators
- 10.5 Challenges and future outlook
- 10.6 Conclusions
- References
- 11. Current trends on flexible and wearable mechanical sensors based on conjugated polymers combined with carbon nanotubes
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Structure and properties
- 11.3 Synthesis
- 11.4 Applications of conjugated polymers/carbon nanotubes as flexible mechanical sensors
- 11.5 Summary and future perspectives
- References
- 12. Conjugated polymers-based biosensors
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Conjugated polymers in biosensors
- 12.3 Fabrication methods of conjugated polymers
- 12.4 Advantages and disadvantages of conjugated polymers in biosensors
- 12.5 Real-time application of conjugated polymers in biosensors
- 12.6 Conclusion and outlook
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 13. π-Conjugated polymers for application in proton exchange membrane fuel cells
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Recent advances in the use of π-conjugated polymers in different proton exchange membrane fuel cells
- 13.3 Summary and future directions
- References
- 14. Conductive polymer-based composite photocatalysts for environment and energy applications
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 The mechanism of photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants
- 14.3 The mechanism of photocatalytic hydrogen generation
- 14.4 Synthesis of conducting polymers
- 14.5 Conducting polymer-based nanocomposites
- 14.6 Conducting polymer for environment and energy applications
- 14.7 Conducting polymer-based composite for water treatment applications
- 14.8 Conducting polymer-based composite for photocatalytic H2 generation
- 14.9 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Conjugated polymers for electrochromic applications
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction of electrochromics
- 15.2 Conjugated polymers for electrochromics
- 15.3 Donor–donor and donor–π type copolymers for electrochromics
- 15.4 Donor–acceptor type polymers for electrochromics
- 15.5 Conclusion and outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 24, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 614
- No. of pages (eBook): 614
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128234426
- eBook ISBN: 9780128236345
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Vijay Kumar
Vijay Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. His current research endeavors include the synthesis, processing, and characterization of functional materials, solid-state luminescent materials, soft and ceramic materials, biopolymers, drug delivery devices, and wastewater treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaKS
Kashma Sharma
Kashma Sharma is presently working as Assistant Professor of Chemistry, DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh. She was awarded UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women in 2017 and carried out the research work in the Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Panjab University Chandigarh. She was a postdoctoral research fellow in the material science group at the University of the Free State, South Africa. She earned her Ph.D. from Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan (H.P.) in Collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar in 2014. She completed her MSc in Chemistry from Panjab University Chandigarh in 2010. She also worked in Grant-in-aid for the joint center project titled "Joint Center for generating tissue-engineered organs and controlling cell behavior" under Indo-US Joint R&D Networked Center. So far, she has been published more than 25 research papers, and edited two books, and published more than 5 book chapters. Her principal research interests include the synthesis, processing, and characterization of bio-based/biodegradable polymers; drug delivery devices, self-healing composites and multifunctional smart materials, tissue engineering, and wastewater treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh, IndiaRS
Rakesh Sehgal
Rakesh Sehgal is a Professor (Higher Academic Grade) at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar (J&K), India. He is an outstanding leader with sustained international acclaim for his work on synthesis and characterization (mechanical, metallurgical/metallographic, and tribological) of materials for aerospace, automobile, and bio-medical applications. Dr. Sehgal has investigated various materials such as adamite, piston alloys, stir cast aluminum-silicon alloys (hyper and hypo-eutectoid), copolymers, titanium alloys, tool & die steels, polymers, and nano-composites for machining parameters optimization and tribological behaviour. Prof. Sehgal served as Vice-President of Indian Society of Theoretical & Applied Mechanics (ISTAM) during 2001-2003, Executive member of Tribology Society of India (TSI) for 02 terms, and member of academic bodies of many other institutions. He has chaired technical sessions in many prestigious International and National Conferences. Prof. Sehgal received the Best Teacher Award for the year 2006-07. He is instrumental in introducing the concept of Project-Based Learning in NIT Hamirpur which has benefitted a large number of UG students in securing admissions in prestigious International Universities for MS/Ph.D. Prof. Sehgal has a distinguished career of 35 years in the field, teaching, research and administration. Prof. Sehgal has supervised 11 Ph.D. scholars in the area of tribo-materials for various industrial applications in automobile, aerospace, metal rolling and biomedical sectors. He is presently guiding 04 Ph.D. scholars in the area of metal composites for biomedical applications. He has also supervised 09 M.Tech. and 48 B.Tech. dissertations. Prof. Sehgal has published 168 research papers in International/National Journals and International/National conference proceedings. He has attended more than 35 International/National conferences in India and abroad. He has published one reference book on Performance Evaluation of Bearings, thirteen high-quality book chapters, and edited four books for Springer and Elsevier. Prof. Sehgal has completed many externally sponsored research projects worth in the area of Bearings Tribology and Mechatronics. He has established state-of-the-art facilities for research in the area of Bearings and Materials Tribology at NIT Hamirpur (H.P.). Prof. Sehgal has delivered 40 invited expert talks in various organizations in India and Abroad. He is currently working in the field of biomedical science and technology including the synthesis of smart materials, nanomaterials and tribological materials.
Affiliations and expertise
Director and Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaSK
Susheel Kalia
Susheel Kalia is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry, at the Army Cadet College Wing of the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, India. He was a Postdoc Researcher in 2013 and a Visiting Professor at the University of Bologna, Italy in 2020. Kalia has published over 85 research articles in international journals, as well as co-editing 20 books, authored 11 book chapters, and received more than 8,000 citations over his academic career. His research interests include polymeric bio- and nanocomposites, surface modification, conducting polymers, nanofibers, nanoparticles, nano ferrites, hybrid materials, and hydrogels. Dr. Kalia is Series Editor of a book series on polymer and composite materials, and an editorial board member of the International Journal of Plastics Technology. In addition, he is a member of several professional organizations, including the Asian Polymer Association, Indian Cryogenics Council, the Society for Polymer Science, the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists, and the International Association of Advanced Materials.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Army Cadet College Wing of Indian Military Academy Dehradun, IndiaRead Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1 on ScienceDirect