Advancements in n-type π-conjugated polymeric materials for enhanced battery applications

The evolution of energy storage technologies has led to significant advancements in battery chemistry, crucial for renewable energy storage and electric vehicles. This review explores the application of polymeric materials for battery applications due to their structural tunability, and molecular-level design flexibility. Focusing on BIAN based n-type π-conjugated polymers, this article presents breakthroughs in polymer binders and anodic active materials that enhance the efficiency, capacity, and rate capability of LIBs, electro polymerizable additives that increase the operating potential range of batteries and electro-catalysts that are affordable, easy to synthesize and efficient.