A review of the application of conductive polymers in supercapacitor electrodes
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ahmadreza akbarian
1
,
Pedram Manafi
2
1 - Amirkabir University of Technology, Department of Polymer Engineering
2 -
Keywords: Supercapacitors, conductive polymers, electrode, flexibility, nanostructure,
Abstract :
Flexible polymer-based supercapacitors are one of the key advances in the field of energy storage that have attracted much attention in the last decade due to their unique capabilities. These devices use conductive polymers as the main electrode material, which not only provide flexibility, but also have high electrical conductivity and good chemical stability. These properties make these supercapacitors suitable for wearable electronic devices, flexible sensors, and even biomedical devices. In the design of these types of supercapacitors, optimizing nanoscale structures and using advanced electrolytes are of particular importance to increase storage capacity and cyclic stability. In addition, combining different polymers and hybrid materials can improve the device efficiency. Due to their unique properties, flexible polymer supercapacitors can operate in harsh environmental conditions and offer fast charging and discharging capabilities, which is a major advantage over conventional batteries. Ongoing development in this field includes the design of new materials, efficient manufacturing processes, and innovative methods to improve the performance of these devices. These advances promise broader applications in future technologies and play an important role in realizing the concepts of smart cities, advanced portable devices, and reduced energy consumption. This emerging technology is constantly growing and evolving and has the potential to change the energy storage landscape.
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