Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) for flexible energy storage

Abstract

Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are suitable materials for the growth of flexible and compact supercapacitors. Flexible Ionic Polymer Metal Composites fabricated utilizing platinum (Pt) or Gold (Au), are studied for their applicability as Solid Polymer Electrolyte membranes for high--power supercapacitors, as they have shown improved performance as electronic devices. In this study, the fabrication of an all-solid-state supercapacitor which uses a Nafion membrane is investigated for its capacity and cycle life. In order to verify the reliability and properties of the all-solid-state supercapacitor, cyclic voltammetry and charge-discharge tests are performed.