Ionic Polymers: Smart Materials, Energy, Biomaterials (De Gruyter STEM)

The book explores the fundamental science, recent developments, and future prospects of ionic polymers as key enablers of smart material systems. It provides a comprehensive understanding of their chemistry, structure–property relationships, and diverse applications in modern engineering, healthcare, robotics, and energy devices. The work covers the interdisciplinary research efforts in materials science, robotics, biomedical engineering and electronics. It demonstrates energy harvesting and storage capabilities of ionic polymers and uniquely addresses how ionic polymers can be used for flexible capacitors and self-powered sensors, crucial for next-gen wearable electronics and IoT.

• Theoretical understanding and practical insights.
• Valuable resource for any students and researchers seeking in-depth knowledge on ionic polymer-based smart technologies.

Shara Khursheed is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Integral University. Her research expertise lies in use of Ionic Polymers in Smart materials. She has published more than 15 research papers. SEED MONEY GRANT and DAAD GERMANY scholarship has been successfully completed under her supervision. 

 Muhammad Farhan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. With over seven years of research experience, he has made significant contributions in the fields of biocomposites, natural fiber composites, and sustainable manufacturing. He holds a Master of Technology and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Integral University, Lucknow, and a Diploma in Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University. Farhan is the author of more than 33 peer-reviewed research articles and has contributed to 6+ book chapters with leading publishers such as Springer and Taylor & Francis. His research has gained international recognition, particularly through his involvement in collaborative programs at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He is a reviewer for reputed journals and a member of various professional organizations, including IMechE (UK), IAENG (Hong Kong), and IAAM (Sweden). 

Abhishek Dwivedi, (MIE), Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow has around 13+ years of educating and 1 year of Industrial experience. Dr Dwivedi is Diploma and Post Diploma in Plastic and Mould Technology, from CIPET. Lucknow (Govt. of India), B.Tech.- Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, M.Tech in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, from MMMEC., Gorakhpur, (UP State Govt.) under AKTU., Lucknow, and PhD. in Mechanical Engineering (Corrosion Engineering) from Integral University, Lucknow. His aptitudes are tasks on Advance Mechanical Softwares and CNC Machines (CAD/CAM). He has authored various books; focusing on scientific and research including textbooks as Project Management- (India), Introduction to Six Sigma,  – Methods, Approaches and Applications, (India), Line Balancing: Today and Tomorrow: A Problem of Manufacturing Industry (Germany). 

Anshuman Srivastava, obtained his Ph.D in the field of Material Science and Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, India. He has worked as a Joint Director (R and D), IIP Mumbai, Government of India. Presently, he is working as Director SIET Prayagraj, India. He is life member of various prestigious professional bodies like Electron Microscopy Society of India, International Association of Engineers (IAENG), IAENG Society of Industrial Engineering, IAENG Society of Mechanical Engineering, Material Research Society of India, Indian Society for Technical Education, Asian Polymer Association, Indian Society for Advancement in Material Processing and Engineering, Senior Member Hong Kong Society of Mechanical Engineers SM No 20170612001, Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society.

Nidhi Asthana is directly involved in Fabricating Thin Membranes of Polymer Nanocomposite and Design and Development of annealing system with a controlled temperature. She is working as “Women Scientist” from DST Government of India, New Delhi, Under WoS-A Scheme. She is Adjunct Professor (Department of Physics) at Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – India. She is Reviewer at Journal of Molecular Structure (Elsevier) and Materials Today Chemistry. She is member of Editorial Board in Life Science (TMR Publishing) China. She is Associate Editor at Journal of Graphic Era University, Dehradun Uttarakhand, U.K. She has got a Patent Granted and Two Patent Published.