Then, state-of-the-art applications of electrospun nanofibers in electrochemical energy storage and conversion are discussed in detail. A summary of the current achievements, as well as a future vision in terms of challenges and possible solutions, are given at the end.
Currently, carbon materials, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, activated carbon, porous carbon, have been successfully applied in energy storage area by taking advantage of their structural and functional diversity. However, the development of advanced science and technology has spurred demands for green and sustainable energy storage materials. …
This work presents a method to produce structural composites capable of energy storage. They are produced by integrating thin sandwich structures of CNT fiber …
In recent years, nanocellulose-based composites with superior electrochemical performance by combining the advantages of the nanocellulose and electrochemically active materials …
Hence, a new family of 1D fiber-shaped electronic devices including energy-harvesting devices, energy-storage devices, light-emitting devices, and sensing devices has risen to the challenge due to their small diameter, lightweight, flexibility, and …
Carbon fibers (CFs) and CF-reinforced composites have been widely used as high performance structural materials in various military and civilian fields for decades. Owing to the rapid advances and boom in flexible/wearable electronics, CF materials endowed with excellent material properties have received gre
Based on the exceptional electrical conductivity and pore structure of graphene fibers, it has significant application prospects in the field of electrochemical energy storage devices, …
The wearable energy textile was powered by zinc-ion fiber batteries that comprised of MoS 2 coupled to a TiO 2 @Ti fiber as the cathode. Based on the electrochemical evaluations, the resulting "all-in-one" photo-powered Zn ion fiber batteries could be charged under ambient light and sun, with a photoconversion efficiency of close …
This comprehensive book covers flexible fiber-shaped devices in the area of energy conversion and storage. The first part of the book introduces recently developed materials, particularly, various nanomaterials and composite materials based on nanostructured carbon such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, metals and polymers for the …
A comprehensive review is conducted on the preparation and synthesis of biomass-based flexible electrode materials, solid electrolyte and separator, and their applications in supercapacitors, metal-air batteries, lithium-ion batteries and lithium-sulfur batteries. Key words: biomass, flexible, energy storage, supercapacitor, battery.
1 INTRODUCTION Rechargeable batteries have popularized in smart electrical energy storage in view of energy density, power density, cyclability, and technical maturity. 1-5 A great success has been witnessed in the application of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in electrified transportation and portable electronics, and non-lithium battery chemistries …
Graphitic materials can potentially mitigate the issue of low thermal conductivity in phase change materials (PCM) when used in solar thermal energy storage. However, carbon can form an exceedingly wide variety of allotropes which are difficult to distinguish. This study has examined an extensive range of energy storage carbon …
When combine with textiles, MXene-based devices can be more flexible and get high-performed electrochemical properties. Herein, the energy-storing application was summarized in two parts: (1) Fiber and yarn, and (2) Fabric, which depended on the ease of fabrication and the different forms of the final textiles.
By applying an electric filed to drops of targeted fluid, the electrospinning apparatus can easily manufacture fibers with controllable diameter from submicrons to nanometers, with the wide variety of …
Various graphene-based composite fibers have been fabricated for energy devices through the combination of functional materials, which has been demonstrated a crucial route to alter the ...
Two different approaches are employed to synthesize MXene based functional fibers to obtained potential energy storage function: (1) coating fibers and …
Graphene fibers are a kind of novel carbon fibers assembled by orderly aligned graphene sheets with high flexibility, good conductivity, high thermal conductivity, and low density, which make them possible to be widely used in high-performance and multifunctional compound materials as well as flexible electronic devices. In this review, …
Fuel cells. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) is a lightweight and strong material that is being increasingly used in the construction of fuel cells for energy storage. CFRP is used to construct the bipolar plates and other components of the fuel cell stack, providing structural support and protection for the fuel cell membranes and ...
1. Introduction. Phase change materials (PCMs) have attracted tremendous attention in the field of thermal energy storage owing to the large energy storage density when going through the isothermal phase transition process, and the functional PCMs have been deeply explored for the applications of solar/electro-thermal …
The progress of fiber-shaped energy storage devices includes device structure, preparation strategies, and application. • The application of fiber-shaped energy storage devices in supplying power for wearable electronics and smart clothing. • The challenges …
A novel, all-solid-state, flexible "energy fiber" that integrated the functions of photovoltaic conversion and energy storage has been made based on titania nanotube-modified Ti …
Recent research on the application of graphene fiber in energy storage and conversion is also summarized. Based on the exceptional electrical conductivity and pore structure of graphene fibers, it has significant application prospects in the field of electrochemical energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors, metal-ion batteries, and solar cells.
Carbon-based fibers hold great promise in the development of these advanced EESDs (e.g., supercapacitors and batteries) due to their being lightweight, high electrical conductivity, excellent mechanical strength, flexibility, and tunable electrochemical performance. This review summarizes the fabrication techniques of carbon-based fibers ...
Wu JX, Hong Y, Wang BJ. The applications of carbon nanomaterials in fiber-shaped energy storage devices. J Semicond. 2018; 39:011004. Jang Y, Kim SM, Spinks GM, Kim SJ. Carbon nanotube yarn for fiber-shaped electrical sensors, actuators, and energy ;32
These properties make biomass-based carbon materials to be one of the most promising functional materials in energy conversion and storage fields. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an up-to-date review on the rational design and fabrication of biomass-based functional carbon materials (BFCs) with multi-dimension structures and …
This review summarized the up-to-date application of graphene in different converting devices showing the role of graphene in each application, including a background about the graphene synthesis and properties. At the end the recommendations and conclusion are highlighted. 2. Perculiarity of graphene.
Investigations have come up with a new family of one-dimensional (1D) flexible and fiber-based electronic devices (FBEDs) comprising power storage, energy-scavenging, implantable sensing, and ...
Abstract. In recent years, flexible/stretchable batteries have gained considerable attention as advanced power sources for the rapidly developing wearable devices. In this article, we present a critical and timely review on recent advances in the development of flexible/stretchable batteries and the associated integrated devices.
To fulfill flexible energy-storage devices, much effort has been devoted to the design of structures and materials with mechanical characteristics. This review attempts to critically review the state of the art with respect to materials of electrodes and electrolyte, the device structure, and the corresponding fabrication techniques as well as …
Carbon fibers have attracted significant research attention to be used as potential electrode materials for energy storage due to their extraordinary properties. However, it is still a huge gap between the existing properties and actual demand, which calls for the modification of the properties of carbon fibers.
Thus, the development of efficient strategies to disperse nanomaterials is crucial for advancing the application of nanocellulose composite materials in energy storage devices. Deep eutectic solvents (DES), known for their green nature, biocompatibility, high stability, biodegradability, and material dispersion capabilities, offer …
This comprehensive book covers flexible fiber-shaped devices in the area of energy conversion and storage. The first part of the book introduces recently developed materials, particularly, various nanomaterials and …
Current energy storage devices are delicate, hold limited capacity, and struggle to achieve maximum energy conversion efficiency. While breakthroughs are unlikely in the near future, advancements can come from either exploring new materials or integrating with existing systems. We propose a novel approach: a hybrid material …
Carbon and composite materials have been integral components of energy storage systems for several decades, one notable example being graphitic carbon comprising anodes in lithium-ion batteries. The anodes generally consist of a carbon fiber composite manufactured with metal or metal oxides, coupled with polymer coating, barrier …
The batteries featured the carbon fiber mesh, which coated with nickel oxide and iron materials as electrodes and immersed in a cement-based electrolyte, offering a unique approach to energy storage. Experimental investigations, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, charge-discharge cycling, …
Advanced Energy Materials is your prime applied energy journal for research providing solutions to today''s global energy challenges. Abstract Silk fibers are a remarkable material made of proteins possessing excellent mechanical properties that match or even outperform, in some aspects, high performance fibers such as Kevlar and...
Recent Advances and Challenges Toward Application of Fibers and Textiles in Integrated Photovoltaic Energy Storage Devices Nanomicro Lett . 2023 Jan 20;15(1):40. doi: 10.1007/s40820-022-01008-y.