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Symposium: S05 - Polymer Fiber, Films, and Membranes
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PEDOT and PEDOT:PSS for Energy Storage Application

Adekoya Gbolahan Joseph (1)*, Sadiku Rotimi Emmanuel (1), Hamam Yskander (2), Suprakas Ray Sinha (3), Adekoya Oluwasegun Chijoke (4), Olajide Jimmy Lolu (5), Folorunso Oladipo (2), Biotidara Olusesan Frank (6), Abayomi Awosanya (6)

(1) Institute of NanoEnginering Research-Dept. of Chem. Mat. & Met. Engineering, TUT - Pretoria - SouthAfrica, (2) Dept. of Elect. Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology - Pretoria - SouthAfrica, (3) National Centre for Nano-structured Materials, CSIR - Pretoria - SouthAfrica, (4) Dept. of Medical Laboratory Science. College of Medicine, University of Nigeria - Enugu - Nigeria, (5) Dept. of Mech. Eng, Mechatronics & Industrial Design, Tshwane University of Tech - Pretoria - SouthAfrica, (6) Department of Polymer and Textile Technology, Yaba College of Technology - Lagos - Nigeria

The total volume of solar energy reaching the earth in every second is equivalent to the total energy usage by the entire human race for three days. With this vast amount of clean energy freely available to humanity, there is still heavy dependence on fossil resource for energy. The major challenge with the use of fossil-based fuel is the generation of both land and atmospheric pollutants, which adversely affect the ecosystem. However, an essential requirement in transitioning from fossil energy to clean energy is the use of efficient energy storage systems. PEDOT:PSS is currently one of the highly researched conducting polymer that forms the vast and expanding literature on energy application. Due to its high electrical conductivity, thermal stability and film-forming ability, PEDOT and its derivatives are employed for electrochemical and electrostatic storage applications. This review will present a detailed discussion on the synthesis, properties, and application of PEDOT:PSS for battery and ultracapacitors. Highlights on the recent development and outlook in the use of PEDOT and its derivatives for energy application will also be provided. Keywords: Batteries; electrochemical system; electrostatic system; PEDOT:PSS; Supercapacitors