What is the Technology Strategy assessment on supercapacitors?

This technology strategy assessment on supercapacitors, released as part of the Long-Duration Storage Shot, contains the findings from the Storage Innovations (SI) 2030 strategic initiative.

How are supercapacitor materials and construction machinery evaluated?

The evaluation of supercapacitor materials and construction machinery is reviewed and analysed by energy density, power density, polarisation, and thermal effects .

Which materials design features are used in advanced supercapacitor technologies?

This review provides an updated and comprehensive summary of the materials design features employed in advanced supercapacitor technologies, focusing on carbon-based materials, metal oxides, MXenes, TMDs, black phosphorus (BP), and quantum dots (QDs).

What are supercapacitors & how do they work?

Supercapacitors are developed within a small industry relative to other types of energy storage, such as batteries. Lithium-ion batteries have become the dominant storage technology for most grid applications through significant investment in innovation and scale-up of deployment, as well as the corresponding increased power densities at less cost.

How can Supercapacitors compete with traditional energy storage technologies?

Scaling up production and reducing manufacturing costs to compete with traditional energy storage technologies pose challenges for the widespread adoption of supercapacitors, requiring innovations in synthesis, processing, and manufacturing techniques.

Are advanced supercapacitors the future of energy storage?

Recent advancements in materials design have led to substantial improvements in the energy density, power capability, and versatility of advanced supercapacitors, thereby enhancing their role in modern energy storage solutions.