Finally, the book considers these materials’ adaptable responsiveness and versatility in processing, including additive manufacturing technologies.
Table of Contents
Part I: Ionic Liquids, Their Synthesis and Functional Properties1. Ionic Liquids Overview, History, and Synthesis
2. Functional and Physical-Chemical Properties of ILs and IL-Polymer Composites
3. Structural Considerations of ILs
4. Poly(Ionic Liquids)
5. Ionic Liquid Crystals
6. Simulation Tools for IL-Polymer Composites Design and Development
Part II: Functional Composite Materials Design, Processing and Characterization
7. Design Rules for Functional Composites
8. Composites and IL Compatibilization with the Active or Passive Polymer Matrix
9. Processing Techniques
10. Life Cycle and Sustainability Considerations
11. Advanced Characterization Techniques
Part III: Ionic Liquid-Based Materials and Devices Applications
12. Sensors
13. Actuators
14. Flexible Electronics
15. Energy Harvesting and Storage
16. Environment Applications in the Scope of Water Remediation and Air Purification
17. Biomedical
Authors
Daniela M. Correia Researcher, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.Daniela M. Correia is a Researcher in the Chemistry Center of the University of Minho, Braga, Portugal. Her work is devoted to the development of active materials comprising different morphologies and dimensionalities based on polymers and active fillers, including ionic liquids, among others, for sensors/actuators, energy and biomedical applications.
Carlos M. Costa Researcher, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.Carlos M. Costa is a Researcher at the University of Minho, Braga, Portugal. His work is focused on the development electroactive polymer based porous membranes, anode and cathode material for energy storage applications in lithium-ion batteries and printed batteries. He has also experience in the processing, characterization, and optimization of sustainable polymers and polymer nanocomposites for sensors and actuators.
Senentxu Lanceros-M�ndez Research Professor and Scientific Director, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, Leioa, Spain. Senentxu Lanceros-M�ndez is Research Professor and Scientific Director at the Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, Leioa, Spain. His work is focused in the area of polymer-based smart materials for sensors and actuators, energy, and biomedical applications.
