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Past and future impact of electroactive polymers on the electronics sector
Author(s) -
Matthan Jacob,
Uusimäki Antti,
Torvela Heikki,
Leppävuori Seppo
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
makromolekulare chemie. macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 0258-0322
DOI - 10.1002/masy.19880220110
Subject(s) - microelectronics , electronics , materials science , electrical conductor , emi , conductive polymer , electret , pyroelectricity , resistor , conductor , printed circuit board , electrical engineering , polymer , nanotechnology , engineering physics , optoelectronics , electromagnetic interference , voltage , engineering , ferroelectricity , composite material , dielectric
A broad review of the field of applications of electroactive polymers, defined as inherently conductive, charged, piezoelectric and pyroelectric, and systems made electroactive by addition of conductive additives, in the field of electronics and microelectronics. Applications mentioned include the use of polymers for electrodes for rechargeable batteries, electret microphones, hydrophones, vidicons, EMI and ESD protection, and conductor and resistor tracks as thick films on printed circuit boards. Future trends as the development of supermolecular assemblies for parallel processing are also highlighted.