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PEDOT belongs to a class of conductive polymers used frequently in modern technologies, including touch screens and organic solar cells. Traditionally, its application in energy storage has been curtailed due to limitations in conductivity and surface area. However, the UCLA team has pioneered a vapor phase growth process that creates densely packed, vertical PEDOT nanofibers. This structural innovation significantly increases the surface area available for energy storage, which is essential for maximizing the performance of supercapacitors.