Title :
Conducting polymers
Author :
Schoch, Karl F. ; Saunders, Howard E.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Sci. & Technol. Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The fabrication of conducting polymers is briefly described. Advances in stability and processing characteristics, which have been the main barriers to the commercialization of these materials, are examined. The first commercial use of a conducting polymer in a 3 V, coin-sized primary battery is discussed. These batteries are compared with those produced using other technologies, and their possible applications are considered. Potential uses in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, coatings, semiconductor devices, solar cells, and aircraft are discussed.<>
Keywords :
conducting polymers; magnetic shielding; primary cells; solar cells; 3 V; EMI shielding; aircraft; coatings; coin-sized primary battery; conducting polymers; electromagnetic interference; fabrication; processing characteristics; semiconductor devices; solar cells; stability; Aerospace materials; Batteries; Coatings; Commercialization; Conducting materials; Electromagnetic interference; Fabrication; Polymers; Semiconductor materials; Stability;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
