Layered double hydroxides (LDHs)-conducting polymers (CPs)-based electroactive materials for supercapacitor application

Continuous efforts are on from scientists to develop new and efficient materials for their use in energy storage and conversion devices. Recently, Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) have paved their way for the application of them as electroactive materials in supercapacitor devices. The LDHs are considered attractive materials because of their various tunable properties. But, along with many fruitful properties, the main drawback of LDHs is their structural instability. This can be overcomed by addition of different materials such as conducting polymers (CPs) and by preparation of nanocomposites of them. CPs can be advantageous as they act as current carrier as well as binder, which can help LDHs bind very well to the substrate. This timely short review uniquely focuses on recent works done in the area of LDHs-CPs-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor application. The importance of LDHs-CPs-based materials is highlighted by referring to the relevant and latest important examples from the literature. [GRAPHICS]

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Scientists are continuously working on developing new and efficient materials for energy storage and conversion devices. Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) have recently emerged as electroactive materials for supercapacitor devices due to their tunable properties. However, LDHs face structural instability as a major drawback, which can be overcome by incorporating conducting polymers (CPs) and preparing nanocomposites. CPs can act as both current carriers and binders, facilitating strong adhesion of LDHs to the substrate. This timely review focuses on recent research on LDHs-CPs-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications, highlighting the importance of these materials with reference to relevant and latest examples from literature.