Review on Conductive Polymer Composites for Supercapacitor Applications

Review on Conductive Polymer Composites for Supercapacitor Applications

30 January 2024 | Melkie Getnet Tadesse, Abdella Simegnaw Ahmmed, Jörn Felix Lübßen
Conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising materials for supercapacitor applications due to their unique combination of electrical conductivity, flexibility, and ease of synthesis. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the development and application of conductive polymer composites for supercapacitors. It begins with an overview of the fundamental principles governing electrical conductivity, applications of conductive polymers, and the specific requirements for materials used in supercapacitors. The review then explores the properties of conductive polymers, the challenges associated with their implementation, and strategies to overcome these challenges through composite formation. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of conductive polymer composites, their electromechanical properties, and their potential applications in energy storage and other fields. Conductive polymers, such as polyaniline (PANI), polypyrrole (PPy), and polythiophene (PTh), are known for their high conductivity, large surface area, flexibility, and pseudocapacitive properties. These properties make them suitable for supercapacitor applications. The electrical conductivity of conductive polymers is influenced by factors such as doping level, type of dopant, polymer morphology, and environmental conditions. Conductive polymer composites are formed by combining conductive polymers with other materials, such as carbon-based materials or metal oxides, to enhance their properties. These composites offer improved electrochemical performance, flexibility, and mechanical strength, making them suitable for various applications, including flexible electronics, sensors, and energy storage. The review also discusses the classification of conductive polymers into intrinsically conductive polymers (ICPs) and extrinsically conductive polymers (ECPs). ICPs are inherently conductive due to their chemical structure, while ECPs are conductive due to the presence of external components. Conductive polymer composites have been used in various applications, including supercapacitors, where they offer high power density, fast charge/discharge rates, and long cycle life. Recent studies have focused on developing new materials and optimizing electrode designs to enhance the performance of supercapacitors. The review highlights the potential of conductive polymer composites in energy storage and other technological applications.Conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising materials for supercapacitor applications due to their unique combination of electrical conductivity, flexibility, and ease of synthesis. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the development and application of conductive polymer composites for supercapacitors. It begins with an overview of the fundamental principles governing electrical conductivity, applications of conductive polymers, and the specific requirements for materials used in supercapacitors. The review then explores the properties of conductive polymers, the challenges associated with their implementation, and strategies to overcome these challenges through composite formation. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of conductive polymer composites, their electromechanical properties, and their potential applications in energy storage and other fields. Conductive polymers, such as polyaniline (PANI), polypyrrole (PPy), and polythiophene (PTh), are known for their high conductivity, large surface area, flexibility, and pseudocapacitive properties. These properties make them suitable for supercapacitor applications. The electrical conductivity of conductive polymers is influenced by factors such as doping level, type of dopant, polymer morphology, and environmental conditions. Conductive polymer composites are formed by combining conductive polymers with other materials, such as carbon-based materials or metal oxides, to enhance their properties. These composites offer improved electrochemical performance, flexibility, and mechanical strength, making them suitable for various applications, including flexible electronics, sensors, and energy storage. The review also discusses the classification of conductive polymers into intrinsically conductive polymers (ICPs) and extrinsically conductive polymers (ECPs). ICPs are inherently conductive due to their chemical structure, while ECPs are conductive due to the presence of external components. Conductive polymer composites have been used in various applications, including supercapacitors, where they offer high power density, fast charge/discharge rates, and long cycle life. Recent studies have focused on developing new materials and optimizing electrode designs to enhance the performance of supercapacitors. The review highlights the potential of conductive polymer composites in energy storage and other technological applications.
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