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Electrical Properties of Polymers

2nd Edition

Authors:
Tony Blythe
David Bloor, University of Durham

Date Published: June 2008
availability: Available
format: Paperback
isbn: 9780521558389

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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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- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Date Published: June 2008
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521558389
- length: 496 pages
- dimensions: 244 x 170 x 25 mm
- weight: 0.78kg
- contains: 237 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
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.
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Tony Blythe
Anthony Blythe has been active in the area of polymer materials and processing for over 40 years. He has successfully initiated numerous ground breaking projects in the polymer field, specifically for the wire and cable industry, his achievements recognised by the several patents he holds. He has also been an external lecturer to established universities in the UK and authored more than 40 scientific papers.
David Bloor, University of Durham
David Bloor is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Durham. Since his retirement in 2002 he has continued his research in the area of optical materials and conductive materials, with particular interest to the developing areas of liquid crystalline materials and display devices. He is inventor of several patents and has authored over 300 scientific papers.