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 |