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Polymer-Based Batteries-Flexible and Thin Energy Storage Systems.

Martin D Hager^1,2, Birgit Esser^3,4, Xinliang Feng⁵

¹Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstr. 10, Jena, 07743, Germany.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

|August 25, 2020

Summary

Polymer-based batteries offer a metal-free alternative for energy storage. These organic batteries provide high power and flexible fabrication for diverse applications.

Keywords:

energy storage organic electronics organic radical batteries polymer-based batteries redox-active polymers

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Energy Storage

Background:

Batteries are essential in modern life, powering everything from mobile devices to electric vehicles.
Diverse battery chemistries exist, but no single type meets all application requirements.
Polymer-based batteries are emerging as a significant area of interest.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing importance of polymer-based batteries.
To introduce the concept of organic electrode materials in batteries.
To discuss the advantages of polymer batteries.

Main Methods:

Focus on the utilization of organic materials in electrodes.
Contrast with traditional metal-based battery chemistries.
Exploration of polymer battery properties.

Main Results:

Polymer-based batteries use organic redox-active materials, avoiding metals.
These batteries exhibit high power densities.
They allow for flexible battery fabrication.

Conclusions:

Polymer-based batteries represent a promising, metal-free energy storage technology.
Their unique properties cater to specialized and emerging applications.
Further research into organic battery materials is warranted.