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Flexible supercapacitor raises bar for volumetric energy density

Researchers developed a fiber-like supercapacitor with high volumetric energy density, comparable to thin-film lithium batteries. The device offers fast charging and discharging capabilities, making it suitable for powering wearable medical monitors and communications equipment.

SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 11, 2014
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Trees go high-tech: Process turns cellulose into energy storage devices

Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a way to convert cellulose from trees into nitrogen-doped nanoporous carbon membranes, used in high-power energy storage devices called supercapacitors. This single-step reaction could enable mass production of these devices at lower cost.

SourceOregon State University·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 7, 2014

Energy storage in miniaturized capacitors may boost green energy technology

Researchers have discovered a new class of high heat-tolerant electronics using supercapacitors made from CCTO, which could compete with existing devices and operate at higher temperatures. The material's permittivity and loss tangent properties are linked, allowing for efficient energy storage.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAIP Advances·DateJan 17, 2014
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Team uses forest waste to develop cheaper, greener supercapacitors

A team of researchers has created a new type of supercapacitor that uses wood-biochar as the electrode surface, eliminating the need for expensive and corrosive chemicals. The new technology reduces material and environmental costs, making it a more sustainable alternative to traditional supercapacitors.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalElectrochimica Acta·DateOct 23, 2013

New device stores electricity on silicon chips

Researchers develop novel supercapacitor design using porous silicon and graphene coating, enabling over two orders of magnitude improvement in energy density. The device has the potential to power consumer electronics and renewable energy systems.

SourceVanderbilt University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 22, 2013

Clay key to high-temperature supercapacitors

Researchers at Rice University have created a supercapacitor that operates reliably at temperatures of up to 200 degrees Celsius, overcoming key limitations of conventional energy storage devices. The device uses a clay-based membrane electrolyte, which provides high thermal stability and conductivity.

SourceRice University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 3, 2013

Scientists create tiny bendy power supply for even smaller portable electronics

Researchers developed a powerful micro-supercapacitor, just nanometres thick, that can store more energy and provide more power per unit volume than state-of-the-art supercapacitors. The device has potential applications in miniaturized technologies, including implantable medical devices and RFID tags.

SourceRoyal Society of Chemistry·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateAug 7, 2013

Enhanced yet affordable material for supercapacitors

Researchers at UNIST developed a scalable method to produce enhanced yet affordable materials for supercapacitors using mesoporous graphene nano-balls. The MGB-based supercapacitor shows excellent capacitance and high performance.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Nano·DateJul 7, 2013
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New ultracapacitor delivers a jolt of energy at a constant voltage

Researchers have designed an ultracapacitor that maintains a near-constant voltage, enabling its use in low-voltage electric vehicle circuits and handheld electronics. The device achieves this through an electromechanical system that slowly lifts the core out of the electrolyte solution as charge is released.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy·DateJul 19, 2012

Making 'renewable' viable

Researchers from Drexel University have developed a novel electrochemical flow capacitor that combines the strengths of batteries and supercapacitors, addressing scalability issues. The technology allows for rapid charging and discharging ability, enabling efficient storage and delivery of renewable energy.

SourceDrexel University·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateJul 11, 2012
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Nano bundles pack a powerful punch

Rice University scientists have developed a solid-state, nanotube-based supercapacitor that combines the benefits of batteries and capacitors. The new device is stable, scalable, and suitable for extreme environments, with potential applications in electronics, sensors, and renewable energy systems.

SourceRice University·JournalCarbon·DateAug 22, 2011

A simple slice of energy storage

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to transform sheets of graphite oxide into functional supercapacitors by writing patterns into them with a laser. The devices exhibit good electrochemical performance without the need for chemicals, comparable to existing thin-film micro-supercapacitors.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateAug 1, 2011
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Is there a micro-supercapacitor in your future?

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have created micro-supercapacitors with high energy storage densities, potentially replacing batteries in portable devices. The new technology integrates supercapacitors into microfabrication processes, enabling faster and longer-lasting energy storage.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateApr 23, 2010

Dip ordinary paper into ink infused with nanotubes and nanowires to create an instant battery

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a method to produce ultra-lightweight, bendable batteries and supercapacitors using ordinary paper coated with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires. The paper-based energy storage devices can store and discharge electricity rapidly and are highly durable.

SourceStanford University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 7, 2009

Nanotube defects equal better energy and storage systems

Artificially introducing defects in nanotubes can enhance the development of supercapacitors, which combine the advantages of batteries and electrostatic capacitors. The researchers found that defects create additional charge sites, increasing stored charge capacity and power density.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateNov 19, 2009
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Flexible, transparent supercapacitors are latest devices from USC nanotube lab

Researchers at the University of Southern California have created a new type of supercapacitor that is both transparent and flexible, allowing for potential applications in 'e-paper' displays and conformable products. The device stores an energy density of 1.29 Watt-hour/kilogram, significantly higher than conventional capacitors.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMar 30, 2009

Beyond batteries: Storing power in a sheet of paper

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers develop nanocomposite paper-based energy storage device that meets tricky design requirements of gadgets and implantable medical equipment. The device can function as both a high-energy battery and a high-power supercapacitor, using human blood or sweat to power it.

SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 13, 2007

MIT researchers fired up about battery alternative

Researchers at MIT have created a new type of ultracapacitor using nanotube structures, which can increase the storage capacity by up to 25 times. This innovation has the potential to provide a more efficient and economically viable alternative to conventional batteries.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateFeb 8, 2006
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High power supercapacitors from carbon nanotubes

Researchers at UC Davis have developed a new method to create supercapacitors using aligned and packed carbon nanotubes on nickel foil. This innovation enables the creation of devices with high power density, up to 30 kilowatts per kilogram (kW/kg), significantly outperforming current commercial devices.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalNanotechnology·DateFeb 14, 2005