Polymer Nanocomposites in Supercapacitors

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 supercapacitor, in a comprehensive manner including discussions pertaining to various unresolved issues and new challenges in the subject area. It collectively illustrates polymer nanocomposite preparation and working mechanism as an electrode, binder, separator and electrolyte. 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 role of different types of nanofillers in polymeric systems for developing supercapacitor. 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 aims at Graduate students and researchers in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Polymer Physics, Electrochemistry, Electronic Materials, Energy Management, Electronic Engineering, Polymer Engineers, and Chemical Engineering--