What is a conductive polymer?

PolyJoule batteries use electrodes made of conductive polymers. Simply put, a conductive polymer is an organic-based compound that is not a metal, but can act like one. At the core of a conductive polymer chain,  alternating carbon-to-carbon single and double bonds connect to form a conductive backbone that allows electrons to flow along the polymer chain.

How is PolyJoule Unique?

Our conductive polymer-based technology uses a standard, two electrode electrochemical cell that contains conductive polymers, a carbon-graphene hybrid, and a non-flammable liquid electrolyte. At the electrode level,  positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions) travel back and forth between the electrodes, as the cell is charged and discharged. During charging, the ions are stored in the electrode bulk through a Faradaic process called oxidation. During discharging, the ions are expelled from the electrodes through a Faradaic process called reduction. 

The PolyJoule Battery Cell

The PolyJoule battery cell is constructed using the same traditional methods of many battery types. Alternating anodes and cathodes are interwoven and then connected in parallel to form a cell.