Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1

Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1, Energy Storage and Electronics describes the synthesis and characterization of varied conjugated polymeric materials and their key applications. Applications addressed include active electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors and lithium-ion batteries and new ideas of functional materials for next-generation high-energy batteries. There is also a discussion of the common design procedures and the pros and cons of conjugated polymers for certain applications and their future directions. This book’s emphasis is on the underlying electronic properties of conjugated polymers, their characterization and analysis, and the evaluation of their effectiveness for utilization in energy and electronics applications. Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1: Energy Storage and Electronics is suitable for researchers and practitioners in the area of materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Provides an overview of the synthesis and functionalization of conjugated polymers and their composites Reviews important photovoltaics applications of conjugated polymeric materials including their use in energy storage, batteries, and optoelectronic devices Discusses conjugated polymers and their application in electronics for sensing, bioelectronics, memory, and more