Polymer Nanocomposites in Supercapacitors

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Supercapacitors are energy storing devices, gaining great scientific attention due to their excellent cycling life, charge-discharge stability, energy, and power density. The central theme of this book is to review the multiple applications of polymer nanocomposites in supercapacitors in a comprehensive manner, including discussions pertaining to various unresolved issues and new challenges in the subject area. It illustrates polymer nanocomposite preparation and working mechanisms as electrodes, binders, separators, and electrolytes. This edited volume also explains different components of supercapacitors, including theory, modelling, and simulation aspects. Features Covers the synthesis and properties of polymer nanocomposites for varied usage. Explains roles of different types of nanofillers in polymeric systems for developing supercapacitors. Highlights theory, modelling, and simulation of polymeric supercapacitors. Gives an illustrative overview of the multiple applications of polymers and their nanocomposites. Includes graphene, CNT, nanoparticle, carbon, and nano-cellulose-based supercapacitors. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials science, polymer science, polymer physics, electrochemistry, electronic materials, energy management, electronic engineering, polymer engineers, and chemical engineering. Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Contents About the Editors List of Contributors Preface Chapter 1 Polymers for Supercapacitors: An Overview Chapter 2 Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites for Supercapacitors Chapter 3 Graphene-Based Polymeric Supercapacitors Chapter 4 Carbon Nanotube (CNT)-Based Polymeric Supercapacitors Chapter 5 Flexible and Stretchable Supercapacitors Chapter 6 Halloysite Filled Fluoropolymer Nanocomposites Chapter 7 Carbon-Based Supercapacitors Chapter 8 Bionanocomposite Systems for Supercapacitor Applications Chapter 9 Nanocellulose-Based Supercapacitors Chapter 10 MOF-Based Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications Chapter 11 Polymeric Blend Nano-Systems for Supercapacitor Applications Chapter 12 Theory, Modelling, and Simulation in Supercapacitors Chapter 13 Future Perspectives of Polymer Supercapacitors for Advanced Energy Storage Applications Index