Issue 6, 2016

Conductive polymers for next-generation energy storage systems: recent progress and new functions

Abstract

Conductive polymers are attractive organic materials for future high-throughput energy storage applications due to their controllable resistance over a wide range, cost-effectiveness, high conductivity (>103 S cm−1), light weight, flexibility, and excellent electrochemical properties. In particular, conductive polymers can be directly incorporated into energy storage active materials, which are essential for building advanced energy storage systems (ESSs) (i.e. supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries). This review summarizes the synthesis of conductive polymers with different chemical structures in various ways and also addresses their widespread applications for a broader range of ESSs. Moreover, we introduce recent progress in ESS development, including new electroactive polymers, new approaches (i.e. flexible, stretchable, binder-free, hybrid, etc.), and new functions (e.g. color changeable electrochromic materials for displays).

Graphical abstract: Conductive polymers for next-generation energy storage systems: recent progress and new functions

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
31 May 2016
Accepted
16 Aug 2016
First published
01 Sep 2016

Mater. Horiz., 2016,3, 517-535

Conductive polymers for next-generation energy storage systems: recent progress and new functions

J. Kim, J. Lee, J. You, M. Park, M. S. A. Hossain, Y. Yamauchi and J. H. Kim, Mater. Horiz., 2016, 3, 517 DOI: 10.1039/C6MH00165C

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