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

  • Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the University of Brescia
  • Presents a thermodynamically consistent approach to study soft ionic electroactive media
  • Describes complex interactions in ionic polymer metal composites and cell clusters

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction

    • Alessandro Leronni
    Pages 1-11
  3. Notation and Symbols

    • Alessandro Leronni
    Pages 13-17
  4. Ionic Polymer Metal Composites

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 19-19
    2. Introduction

      • Alessandro Leronni
      Pages 21-30
    3. Discussion

      • Alessandro Leronni
      Pages 117-120
  5. Cell Clusters

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 121-121
    2. Introduction

      • Alessandro Leronni
      Pages 123-134
    3. Discussion

      • Alessandro Leronni
      Pages 207-210
    4. Concluding Remarks

      • Alessandro Leronni
      Pages 211-217
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 219-219

About this book

This book presents a novel continuum finite deformation framework addressing the complex interactions among electrostatics, species transport, and mechanics in solid networks immersed in a fluid phase of solvent and ions. Grounded on cutting-edge multiphysics theories for soft active materials, the proposed model is primarily applied to ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs). First, the influence of shear deformation on the IPMC response is analyzed through semi-analytical solutions obtained via the method of matched asymptotic expansions. Second, the novel electrochemo-poromechanical theory is used to predict the curvature relaxation and electric discharge that are observed in IPMC actuation and sensing, respectively, under a sustained stimulus. This newly formulated theory is, in turn, applied to biological cell clusters. Here, important mechanical considerations are integrated into classical bioelectrical models, thus offering novel insights into the interplay of mechanical and electrical signaling in the coordination of developmental processes.

 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering and Mathematics, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy

    Alessandro Leronni

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Modeling the Electrochemo-poromechanics of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites and Cell Clusters

  • Authors: Alessandro Leronni

  • Series Title: Springer Theses

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92276-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-92275-7Published: 04 January 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-92278-8Published: 05 January 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-92276-4Published: 03 January 2022

  • Series ISSN: 2190-5053

  • Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 219

  • Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations, 47 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Solid Mechanics, Biomechanics, Structural Materials

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Softcover Book USD 199.99
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