Smart Rubbers : Synthesis and Applications

• Main Authors: Polgar, Lorenzo Massimo (Author), Picchioni, Francesco (Author), Pucci, Andrea (Author), Essen, Machiel van (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2019]
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Series: De Gruyter STEM
• Subjects: pryž; elastomery; inteligentní materiály; rubber; elastomers; smart materials; elektronické knihy; kolektivní monografie; electronic books; collective monographs

Research into "smart rubbers", i.e. elastomeric materials that respond to external stimuli, has increased dramatically recently, predominantly due to the growing need for improved materials for new applications. This book aims to provide an overview over the field of smart rubber research....