Table 6. Comparison of the Physicochemical Properties of Materials Used in Supercapacitors (Open Access).
Physiochemical properties | Carbon-based materials | Metal oxides | Conducting polymers |
---|---|---|---|
Non-Faradaic capacitance | Very high | medium | Medium |
Faradaic capacitance | Low | Very high | Very high |
Conductivity | Very high | Low | Very high |
Energy density | Low | High | Medium |
Power density | High | Low | Medium |
Cost | Low | High | Low |
Chemical stability | Very high | Low | High |
Cycle life | Very high | Medium | Medium |
Easy fabrication process | Medium | Very low | High |