A new method produces PEDOT nanofibers with enhanced electrical conductivity and increased surface area for improved charge storage.
UCLA chemists have developed a new textured, fur-like version of PEDOT, a conductive plastic commonly used to protect electronics from static and in devices like solar cells and electrochromic displays. This innovative form significantly increases the material’s surface area, allowing it to store nearly ten times more electric charge than standard PEDOT. When used in a supercapacitor, it also withstood almost 100,000 charge cycles. This breakthrough could help supercapacitors play a greater role in energy storage as the world moves toward renewable and sustainable energy sources.
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