Conducting-polymer-based materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage
writer：Jianfeng Wang,# Jinrong Wang,# Zhuang Kong, Kuilin Lv, Chao Teng, Ying Zhu.*
keywords：conducting polymers, electrocatalysts, electrode materials, fuel cells, supercapacitors
source：期刊
specific source：Advanced Materials
Issue time：2017年
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-polymerbased materials are presented. In addition, future research endeavors and possible directions for further progress in this field are outlined.