Application of Polyaniline for Li‐Ion Batteries, Lithium–Sulfur Batteries, and Supercapacitors. Issue 8 (18th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Luo, Yani; Guo, Ruisong; Li, Tingting; Li, Fuyun; Liu, Zhichao; Zheng, Mei; Wang, Baoyu; Yang, Zhiwei; Luo, Honglin; Wan, Yizao
• Is Part Of: ChemSusChem. Volume 12:Issue 8(2019)
• Page Start: 1591
• Page End: 1611
• Publication Date: 2019-03-18
• Subjects: batteries -- lithium -- polyaniline -- sulfur -- supercapacitors; Green chemistry -- Periodicals; Sustainable engineering -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201802186
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1864-5631

Abstract

Abstract: Conducting polyaniline (PANI) exhibits interesting properties, such as high conductivity, reversible convertibility between redox states, and advantageous structural feature. It therefore receives ever‐increasing attention for various applications. This Minireview evaluates recent studies on application of PANI for Li‐ion batteries (LIBs), Li–S batteries (LSBs) and supercapacitors (SCPs). The flexible PANI is crucial for cyclability, especially for buffering the volumetric changes of electrode materials, in addition to enhancing the electron/ion transport. Furthermore, PANI can be directly used as an electroactive component in electrode materials for LIBs or SCPs and can be widely applied in LSBs due to its physically and chemically strong affinity for S and polysulfides. The evaluation of studies herein reveals significant improvements of electrochemical performance by physical/chemical modification and incorporation of PANI. Abstract : Story of PANI : Typical applications of polyaniline are discussed and a comprehensive understanding for the distinct roles that polyaniline plays is provided. An improved electrochemical performance is achieved in renewable‐energy storage devices owing to the synergetic effects of polyaniline with other active materials. The applications of polyaniline are wide and promising.