Electroactivity in Polymeric Materials provides an in-depth view of the theory of electroactivity and explores exactly how and why various electroactive phenomena occur. The book explains the theory behind electroactive bending (including ion-polymer-metal-composites -IPMCs), dielectric elastomers, electroactive contraction, and electroactive contraction-expansion cycles.  The book also balances theory with applications - how electroactivity can be used - drawing inspiration from the manmade mechanical world and the natural world around us.

Introductory Chapter.- Electroactivity: Theoretical Considerations.- Electroactivity: Theoretical Considerations for Contraction.- Bending in Electroactivity.- IPMCs and their Impact on Electroactivity.- Introduction to Ionic Liquids.- Ionic Liquids and EAPs.