Polythiophenes as active electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors

Polythiophenes as Active Electrode Materials for Electrochemical Capacitors 

This chapter focuses on the use of polythiophene derivatives [11] as active electrode materials in electrochemical capacitors. First, the concept of electrochemical capacitors is presented in order to highlight the electrochemical properties of polythiophenes that make them suitable for this application. Second, the various wide- and narrow-bandgap derivatives of polythiophenes that have been investigated are discussed. 

Handbook of Thiophene-based Materials Applications in Organic Electronics and Photonics Edited by Igor F. Perepichka and Dmitrii F. Perepichka 

the types of devices that can be assembled with polythiophenes are presented and the performance of prototypes that have been tested is discussed. Finally, the future of the field is discussed. 

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