Researchers at UCLA have developed a new method for growing PEDOT nanofibers with exceptional energy storage capabilities.
“The advance could lead to supercapacitors that can meet some energy storage demands as the world transitions to renewable, sustainable energy production,” said the researchers in a press release.
“Better supercapacitors are one route to reduced dependence on fossil fuels.”
It can have potential applications in hybrid and electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy systems.
PEDOT, an abbreviation for poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), belongs to a class of plastics known as conductive polymers, which can conduct electricity.
“It is also found in touch screens, organic solar cells and electrochromic devices, such as smart windows that switch from light to dark at the press of a button,” added the researchers.
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