During the past three decades conducting polymers have been the subject of both fundamental and applied research due to the vast variety of possible applications. Displaying both semiconductor-like, and metallic-like properties, these novel smart materials can function as energy storage devices in battery technology, microelectronics, electrochromic display devices, and as chemical and electrochemical sensors. They also have the ability to mimic biological systems and can be used as components of artificial nerves and muscles, electronic noses and tongues, and drug-release/delivery systems.


Providing the vital link between nanotechnology and conductive polymers, Nanostructured Conducting Polymers covers advances in this interdisciplinary area. The chapters discuss current research issues, as well as providing necessary background material, and are divided into three sections:

* From Conductive Polymers to Nanotechnology
* Synthesis and Characterization
* Applications


It demonstrates that in order to meet the requirements of new commercial devices, control of conductive polymers at the nanoscale is needed.