Conducting Polyurethanes and Polyureas with Oligoanilines

The conventionally known polymers, such as polyethylene, polyesters, epoxy polymers, polyurethane and PVC are highly processable with good mechanical and thermal properties. However these are electrical insulators barring them for applications in electrical conducting devices. There have been many attempts in literature to bring electrical conductivity to these insulating polymers, so that the application prospects of these robust polymers are widened. The conductive polymer composites/blends are useful materials for sensors, electrostatic dissipaters, EMI shielding components, shape memory and corrosion protection coatings. This book gives insights into literature of polyurethanes and conducting polymers and gives rationale for taking this work which formed basis of thesis. An attempt has been made to understand the structure-property relationship through the extensive characterization of synthesized molecules such as oligoanilines and conducting polyurethane materials. This book written on synthesis and characterisation of conducing polyurethane and polyureas with oligoanilines for coating/catalytic applications has opened up many new perspectives for future research.