scholarly journals Cryopolymerization enables anisotropic polyaniline hybrid hydrogels with superelasticity and highly deformation-tolerant electrochemical energy storage

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Li ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Hengyi Lu ◽  
Yufeng Wang ◽  
Jingsan Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Wearable Electronics ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Hybrid Hydrogels

AbstractThe development of energy storage devices that can endure large and complex deformations is central to emerging wearable electronics. Hydrogels made from conducting polymers give rise to a promising integration of high conductivity and versatility in processing. However, the emergence of conducting polymer hydrogels with a desirable network structure cannot be readily achieved using conventional polymerization methods. Here we present a cryopolymerization strategy for preparing an intrinsically stretchable, compressible and bendable anisotropic polyvinyl alcohol/polyaniline hydrogel with a complete recovery of 100% stretching strain, 50% compressing strain and fully bending. Due to its high mechanical strength, superelastic properties and bi-continuous phase structure, the as-obtained anisotropic polyvinyl alcohol/polyaniline hydrogel can work as a stretching/compressing/bending electrode, maintaining its stable output under complex deformations for an all-solid-state supercapacitor. In particular, it achieves an extremely high energy density of 27.5 W h kg−1, which is among that of state-of-the-art stretchable supercapacitors.

scholarly journals MoO2 nanoparticles embedded in N-doped hydrangea-like carbon as a sulfur host for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (34) ◽  
pp. 20173-20183
Author(s):  
Yasai Wang ◽  
Guilin Feng ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
Zhenguo Wu ◽  
Yanxiao Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Lithium Sulfur Batteries ◽  
Sulfur Host ◽  
Lithium Sulfur

Lithium–sulfur batteries are considered to be promising energy storage devices owing to their high energy density, relatively low price and abundant resources.

Ionic liquid electrolytes supporting high energy density in sodium-ion batteries based on sodium vanadium phosphate composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (28) ◽  
pp. 3500-3503 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. V. Manohar ◽  
Tiago Correia Mendes ◽  
Mega Kar ◽  
Dabin wang ◽  
Changlong Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Sodium Ion ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Sodium Ion Batteries ◽  
Vanadium Phosphate ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices

Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are widely considered as alternative, sustainable, and cost-effective energy storage devices for large-scale energy storage applications.

scholarly journals A review of the energy storage aspects of chemical elements for lithium-ion based batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq Bashir ◽  
Sara Adeeba Ismail ◽  
Yuheng Song ◽  
Rana Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Shiqi Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Battery Systems

Energy storage devices such as batteries hold great importance for society, owing to their high energy density, environmental benignity and low cost. However, critical issues related to their performance and safety still need to be resolved. The periodic table of elements is pivotal to chemistry, physics, biology and engineering and represents a remarkable scientific breakthrough that sheds light on the fundamental laws of nature. Here, we provide an overview of the role of the most prominent elements, including s-block, p-block, transition and inner-transition metals, as electrode materials for lithium-ion battery systems regarding their perspective applications and fundamental properties. We also outline hybrid materials, such as MXenes, transition metal oxides, alloys and graphene oxide. Finally, the challenges and prospects of each element and their derivatives and hybrids for future battery systems are discussed, which may provide guidance towards green, low-cost, versatile and sustainable energy storage devices.

Planar all-solid-state rechargeable Zn–air batteries for compact wearable energy storage

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (29) ◽  
pp. 17581-17593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiqian Cao ◽  
Haibo Hu ◽  
Mingzai Wu ◽  
Kun Tang ◽  
Tongtong Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Novel Design

Planar all-solid-state rechargeable Zn–air batteries with superior energy efficiency demonstrate a novel design for compact all-solid-state rechargeable ZABs towards next-generation wearable energy storage devices with high energy density and safety.

scholarly journals Charge storage mechanism in nanoporous carbons and its consequence for electrical double layer capacitors

2010 ◽  
Vol 368 (1923) ◽  
pp. 3457-3467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrice Simon ◽  
Yury Gogotsi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Nanoporous Carbons ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Mechanism ◽  
Charge Storage Mechanism ◽  
Double Layer Capacitors

Electrochemical capacitors, also known as supercapacitors, are energy storage devices that fill the gap between batteries and dielectric capacitors. Thanks to their unique features, they have a key role to play in energy storage and harvesting, acting as a complement to or even a replacement of batteries which has already been achieved in various applications. One of the challenges in the supercapacitor area is to increase their energy density. Some recent discoveries regarding ion adsorption in microporous carbon exhibiting pores in the nanometre range can help in designing the next generation of high-energy-density supercapacitors.

Engineering High Energy Density Sodium Battery Anodes for Improved Cycling with Superconcentrated Ionic Liquid Electrolytes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitrii A. Rakov ◽  
Fangfang Chen ◽  
Shammi A. Ferdousi ◽  
Hua Li ◽  
Thushan Pathirana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Salt Concentration ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Metal Deposition ◽  
High Density ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Dendrite Formation

<div> <div> <div> <p>Non-uniform metal deposition and dendrite formation in high density energy storage devices reduces the efficiency, safety, and life of batteries with metal anodes. Superconcentrated ionic liquid (IL) electrolytes (e.g. 1:1 IL:alkali ion) coupled with anode preconditioning at more negative potentials can completely mitigate these issues, and therefore revolutionize high density energy storage devices. However, the mechanisms by which very high salt concentration and preconditioning potential enable uniform metal deposition and prevent dendrite formation at the metal anode during cycling are poorly understood, and therefore not optimized. Here, we use </p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p>atomic-force microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations to unravel the influence of these factors on the interface chemistry in a sodium electrolyte, demonstrating how a molten salt like structure at the electrode surface results in dendrite free metal cycling at higher rates. Such a structure will support the formation of a more favorable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) accepted as being a critical factor in stable battery cycling. This new understanding will enable engineering of efficient anode electrodes by tuning interfacial nanostructure via salt concentration and high voltage preconditioning. </p> </div> </div> </div>

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