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Conducting‐Polymer‐Based Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
Author(s) -
Wang Jianfeng,
Wang Jinrong,
Kong Zhuang,
Lv Kuilin,
Teng Chao,
Zhu Ying
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201703044
Subject(s) - supercapacitor , materials science , electrochemical energy conversion , electrochemical energy storage , energy storage , electrochemistry , nanotechnology , polymer , energy transformation , sustainable energy , conductive polymer , environmental pollution , renewable energy , environmental science , electrode , electrical engineering , composite material , engineering , environmental protection , power (physics) , chemistry , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics , physics
Abstract To alleviate the current energy crisis and environmental pollution, sustainable and ecofriendly energy conversion and storage systems are urgently needed. Due to their high conductivity, promising catalytic activity, and excellent electrochemical properties, conducting polymers have been attracting intense attention for use in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. Here, the latest advances regarding the utilization of conducting polymers for fuel cells and supercapacitors are introduced. The strategies employed to improve the electrocatalytic and electrochemical performances of conducting‐polymer‐based materials are presented. In addition, future research endeavors and possible directions for further progress in this field are outlined.