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Fig. 6.3 (A) Graphic assembly of synthetic laponite clay and (B) different kinds of PNCs
designed by merging polymer and clay particles [79].

Jiazhao et al. have fabricated the nickel oxide-PPys (NiO-PPys) NCs as electrode
material for batteries via in situ chemical polymerization and have attained
436 mAh/g [80]. Sun et al. fabricated a nanowired sulfur/PPys (S/PPys) NCs via a
thermal treatment process and attained the specific discharge capacities of
1222 mAh/g [81]. Several works have been reported on the PPys-ferric oxide NCs
with high conductivity via wide varieties of methodologies [82–86].
Halloysite nanotubes/PPy NCs as electrode materials for energy storage applica-
tions and synthesized via in situ chemical oxidative polymerization processes [87].

6.2.3 Polythiophenes (PTs) NCs

Among various ECPs, PTs NCs are recognized to be the most auspicious materials
due to its low cost, high environmental stability, good electric conductivity, and
other specific properties with an extensive range of applications in energy-related
applications.