Advanced energy storage polymers

Can conductive polymers be used for energy storage?

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).

Are conductive polymers suitable for high-throughput energy storage applications?

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, conducti

Which polymer is best for electrostatic energy storage?

Our approach revealed PONB-2Me5Cl, an exceptional polymer for electrostatic energy storage, especially in high-temperature applications such as wind pitch control, hybrid vehicles and rail, and pulsed power systems. A handful of other prospective dielectrics in the polyVERSE database, including some with green profiles, are recommended.

Why are polymer materials used in energy storage devices?

Polymer materials are ubiquitous in these energy storage devices and are commonly used as binders, electrolytes, separators and package coatings to provide structural support, adhesion and mechanical stability to the devices (Fig. 1; Table 1).

Can polymer nanocomposites improve electrostatic energy storage performance?

Li, Q. et al. Flexible high-temperature dielectric materials from polymer nanocomposites. Nature 523, 576–579 (2015). Luo, S. et al. Significantly enhanced electrostatic energy storage performance of flexible polymer composites by introducing highly insulating-ferroelectric microhybrids as fillers.

Can ladderphane copolymers be used for high-temperature capacitive energy storage?

Chen, J. et al. Ladderphane copolymers for high-temperature capacitive energy storage. Nature 615, 62–66 (2023). Wang, R. et al. Designing tailored combinations of structural units in polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage.