In one aspect, the conductive polymer is selected from the group consisting of: polypyrrole, polyaniline, polythiophene, PEDOT, and PEDOT:PSS, copolymers thereof, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.

In one aspect, the conductive polymer includes the PEDOT:PSS.

In one aspect, a weight ratio of the PEDOT to the PSS is greater than or equal to about 0.1 to less than or equal to about 10.

In one aspect, a conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS is greater than or equal to about 1 S/cm to less than or equal to about 500 S/cm.

In one aspect, the preparing includes providing the conductive polymer in an amount greater than or equal to about 0.1 weight percent to 30 weight percent of the solution.

In one aspect, the electroactive material is a positive electroactive material selected form the group consisting of: NMC, LLC, LFP, LMFP, NCMA, LMO, and combinations thereof.

In one aspect, the positive electroactive material includes the LLC.

In one aspect, the electroactive material is a negative electroactive material selected from the group consisting of: silicon, silicon monoxide, graphite, and combinations thereof.

In one aspect, a weight ratio of the conductive polymer to the electroactive material is greater than or equal to about 0.01 to less than or equal to about 0.3.

In one aspect, the plurality of particles defines an average particle size of greater than or equal to about 0.05 μm to less than or equal to about 30 μm.