Modeling the Electrochemo-poromechanics of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites and Cell Clusters

A novel continuum finite deformation framework is presented to study the complex interactions in solid networks immersed in a fluid phase. It is applied to ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) and biological cell clusters, offering insights into the interplay of mechanical and electrical signaling in coordination of developmental processes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 219 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book presents a groundbreaking continuum finite deformation framework that delves into the intricate interplay between electrostatics, species transport, and mechanics in solid networks immersed in a fluid phase of solvent and ions. Drawing upon cutting-edge multiphysics theories for soft active materials, the proposed model finds primary application in ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs).

In the first part of the book, the influence of shear deformation on the IPMC response is analyzed through semi-analytical solutions obtained through the method of matched asymptotic expansions. By employing advanced mathematical techniques, the authors shed light on how shear deformation affects the electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of IPMCs.

The second part of the book introduces a novel electrochemo-poromechanical theory, which is used to predict the curvature relaxation and electric discharge that occur during IPMC actuation and sensing, respectively, under sustained stimulus. This theory is a significant advancement in the understanding of IPMC behavior and has wide-ranging implications in various fields, including electronics, energy storage, and biomedical applications.

Furthermore, the authors extend the application of the electrochemo-poromechanical theory to biological cell clusters. By integrating important mechanical considerations into classical bioelectrical models, they offer novel insights into the interplay of mechanical and electrical signaling in the coordination of developmental processes.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of materials science, engineering, and biology. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between electrostatics, species transport, and mechanics in solid networks immersed in a fluid phase, and its applications in IPMCs and biological cell clusters offer promising opportunities for future research and innovation.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030922788
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022