Fabrication and Characterization of High-Energy-Density Supercapacitors Using Advanced Nanomaterials

Authors

  • Pratibha M. Umale  Assistant Professor, School of Electronics, DAVV Indore, India

Keywords:

Super, Capacity, Energy, Density, Cost, Delay, Scalability, Speed, Complexity, Scenarios

Abstract

Due to their high power density, rapid charge-discharge capability, and long cycle life, supercapacitors have attracted a lot of interest as promising energy storage devices. However, their relatively low energy density restricts their application in numerous fields, such as portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the fabrication and characterization of high-energy-density supercapacitors using advanced nanomaterials in order to overcome such limitations. Utilizing nanomaterials with unique properties to increase the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors is the focus of this research. Nanomaterials are designed and synthesized systematically, taking into account their electrochemical properties, structural stability, and scalability for practical applications. Carbon-based materials, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, as well as transition metal oxides and conducting polymers were selected as nanomaterials for this study sets. The fabrication process involves deposition of nanomaterials onto suitable current collectors, assembly of electrodes, and configuration of the supercapacitor device. Utilizing various characterization techniques, the performance of the manufactured supercapacitors is evaluated. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling, and scanning electron microscopy are some of these techniques. The electrical properties, capacitance, energy density, power density, and cycling stability of supercapacitors are investigated thoroughly. Compared to conventional carbon-based electrodes, the incorporation of advanced nanomaterials significantly increases the energy density of supercapacitors. The nanomaterial-based supercapacitors display increased capacitance and power density while retaining excellent cycling stability. The systematic characterization of supercapacitors provides valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms that govern their performance, illuminating the design principles for future energy storage systems. This research contributes to the advancement of supercapacitors with high energy density and lays the groundwork for the development of next-generation energy storage technologies. Utilizing advanced nanomaterials opens up new avenues for enhancing the overall performance of supercapacitors, thereby accelerating their incorporation into a variety of applications, such as portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy grids.

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Pratibha M. Umale, " Fabrication and Characterization of High-Energy-Density Supercapacitors Using Advanced Nanomaterials, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 2, Issue 6 , pp.710-716, November-December-2016.