Intrinsically Conducting Polymer Composites as Active Masses in Supercapacitors

Intrinsically conducting polymers ICPs can be combined with further electrochemically active materials into composites for use as active masses in supercapacitor electrodes. Typical examples are inspected with particular attention to the various roles played by the constituents of the composites and to conceivable synergistic effects. Stability of composite electrode materials, as an essential property for practical application, is addressed, taking into account the observed causes and effects of materials degradation.

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This article discusses the application of intrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs) combined with electrochemically active materials as active masses in supercapacitor electrodes. The roles of the constituents of the composites and possible synergistic effects are highlighted. The stability of composite electrode materials, a crucial property for practical use, is also addressed, taking into account the causes and effects of materials degradation.