Abstract: Provided are new electrode constructions that allow for improved energy density and robust structure, optionally without the presence of surface cracks. The electrodes as provided include an electrode active material, the electrode active material optionally comprising carbon at 75 wt % or greater, a current collector optionally incorporated into said electrode active material, and a first fluid permeable sheet layer on or in a first surface of the electrode active material. The presence of the fluid permeable sheet layer as provided herein allows for manufacture of electrodes with high levels of active material without formation of flaws, optionally surface cracking, that interrupt the energy storage or delivery characteristics of the resulting electrode.

Abstract: Provided are electrically conductive polymer materials that have improved long chain conductivity as well as their use in electrochemical cells and other devices. The electrically conductive polymers may be characterized by a kinking factor of 0.25 or lower representing reduced levels or the absence of contaminants or structures that interrupt conductivity in prior polymer materials. In some aspects, an electrically conductive polymer includes a cap that serves to further promote conductivity of the polymer. Also provided are electrochemical cells that incorporate the electrically conductive polymers as provided herein and methods of manufacturing such polymers.

Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.