ABSTRACT
Electroactive polymers (EAPS) are a unique class of materials that are extensively applied as sensors for chemical and mechanical stimuli. Due to their high strain ability and low moduli they can form various shapes. These characteristics allow them to be used as sensors and to interact with cells, for example, for tissue engineering applications and drug delivery. Based on the charge they carry, they can be categorized in to two types: ionic and electronic EAPs. This chapter will discuss the major types of electroactive materials that are used for sensing drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and antimicrobial and antifouling applications.
