The book exhaustively covers the various polymers that are used for
sensors and actuators from the perspective of organic chemistry.
The field of polymeric sensors and actuators is developing very rapidly
as newly derived polymer materials are suitable for sensor technology.
This book uniquely and comprehensively covers the various polymers that
are used for sensors and actuators. The author has researched both
scientific papers and patents to include all the recent discoveries and
applications. Since many chemists may not be very familiar with the
physical background as well as how sensors operate, Polymeric Sensors
and Actuators includes a general chapter dealing with the overall
physics and basic principles of sensors. Complementary chapters on their
methods of fabrication as well as the processing of data are included.
The actuators sections examine the fields of applications, special
designs, and materials. The final chapter is dedicated to liquid crystal
displays. The book concludes with four extensive indices including one
special one on analytes to allow the practitioner to easily use the
text.
This comprehensive text examines the following sensor types:
- Humidity Sensors
- Biosensors
- Mechanical Sensors
- Optical Sensors
- Surface Plasmon Resonance
- Test Strips
- Microelectromechanical (MEMS) Sensors
- Piezoelectric Sensors
- Acoustic Wave Sensors
- Electronic Nose
- Switchable Polymers
