Application potential of conducting polymers

The application of ICPs in functional coatings requires special properties such as fast response (e.g. in ms), stability for 103 cycles for batteries and 106 switches for displays, and a constant potential of discharge for batteries. Moreover, the stability against corrosion, overoxidation and delamination has to be guaranteed. Chemical modification of the monomer allows wide variations of properties, but economic requirements limit the price of the monomer and, thereby, the thickness or quality of the coating.