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Advanced Materials for Supercapacitors: Synthesis, Electrochemical Behavior and Surface Analysis

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2025 | Viewed by 10192

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Prof. Dr. Péter Baumli

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Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metal Forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc, 3515 Miskolc-Egyetemvaros, Hungary
Interests: supercapacitors; energy storage; electrochemical processes; nanocomposites; interfacial phenomena; nanostructured coatings; nanomaterial synthesis
Dr. Máté Czagány

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Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metal Forming and Nanotechnology, University of Miskolc, 3515 Miskolc-Egyetemvaro , Hungary
Interests: supercapacitors; energy storage; electrochemical measurements; PVD coatings; nano-multilayers; electrodeposition; electroless methods

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors, are at the frontline of efficient, state-of-the-art energy storage technology developments, bridging the gap between conventional capacitors and batteries. Their special energy storage mechanisms make them ideal for modern applications requiring quick bursts of power such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and electronic devices.

The roots of supercapacitors can be traced back to the 1950s, when researchers began exploring electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). In these devices, the energy was stored by electrostatically separating charges at the interface between a high surface area electrode and an electrolyte. Later on, in the 1990s, the research focus shifted towards pseudocapacitors, a new class of supercapacitors which store energy through faradaic redox reactions confined to the electrode/electrolyte interface. Transition-metal compounds and conducting polymers became popular electrode materials, offering higher energy densities compared to EDLCs. With the advances in nanomaterial synthesis, such as the use of graphene and carbon nanotubes, the surface area of electrodes could be greatly increased, further enhancing the capacitance and energy storage capabilities. These materials also contributed to the appearance and development of wearable lightweight electronic devices. Furthermore, a new approach combining the advantages of EDLCs and pseudocapacitors led to the development of hybrid supercapacitors, balancing between a high power output and high energy storage capability.

Today, innovations in electrolyte technology, including the use of ionic liquids and solid (gel) electrolytes, new electrode materials such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs) or MXenes, are the main focus of studies focused on achieving further improvements in the performance, stability and safety of supercapacitors. The integration of supercapacitors with other energy storage technologies, such as batteries, is also a key area of ongoing research aiming to achieve optimal energy solutions.

The aim of the Special Issue is to provide an opportunity for representatives of the academic sector and industry to publish results related to the development and investigations of supercapacitors that offer promising solutions to future energy needs.

We are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Full papers, communications and reviews are all welcome.

Prof. Dr. Péter Baumli
Dr. Máté Czagány
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Keywords

  • supercapacitors
  • energy storage
  • pseudocapacitance
  • EDLC
  • electrode materials
  • electrolytes
  • nanotechnology

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Iodine Adsorption in Nanoporous Carbon to Fabricate Assimilated Battery Electrodes for Durable Hybrid Supercapacitors
by Lucyana Dwi Larasati, Zhazira Supiyeva, Md Tauhidul Islam and Qamar Abbas
Materials 2024, 17(14), 3407; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17143407 - 10 Jul 2024
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A hybrid supercapacitor is designed by coupling a battery electrode with a capacitive electrode in a single device/cell to enhance energy density. In iodine-based hybrid supercapacitors, the nanoporous carbon serves as the electrode material; however, the cathode or positive electrode is charged with [...] Read more.
A hybrid supercapacitor is designed by coupling a battery electrode with a capacitive electrode in a single device/cell to enhance energy density. In iodine-based hybrid supercapacitors, the nanoporous carbon serves as the electrode material; however, the cathode or positive electrode is charged with iodine via electrodeposition from a redox aqueous electrolyte, while a negative electrode stores charges at the electric double-layer. In this work, iodine is loaded via physical adsorption into the porosity of a carbon electrode, keeping the aqueous electrolyte free from iodide redox moieties. By this way, the risk of polyiodide (I3− and I5−) generation at the positive electrode leading to a shuttling-related performance loss of the hybrid supercapacitor is prevented. Chemical interactions of iodine with the carbon surface and within the pores have been investigated with Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetry and electron microscopy. Electrochemical methods have been used to test individual electrodes and hybrid supercapacitors in aqueous NaNO3 and aqueous LiTFSI at 5 mol/L concentration for performance parameters such as energy efficiency, capacitance, self-discharge and cyclability. The hybrid supercapacitor in aqueous LiTFSI exhibits stable capacitance and energy efficiency during long-term aging tests at 1.5 V. Carbon nanoarchitecturing with iodine as shown in the present work offers an economical approach to enhance the performance of hybrid supercapacitors. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Materials for Supercapacitors: Synthesis, Electrochemical Behavior and Surface Analysis)
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Supercapacitor Electrodes: Is Nickel Foam the Right Substrate for Active Materials?
by Milena P. Dojčinović, Ivana Stojković Simatović and Maria Vesna Nikolić
Materials 2024, 17(6), 1292; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17061292 - 11 Mar 2024
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Ni foam is an extensively used current collector and substrate in investigations of electrochemically active materials such as supercapacitors and electrocatalysts for oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions. This material is relatively cheap, porous, and conductive and has a large specific surface area, all [...] Read more.
Ni foam is an extensively used current collector and substrate in investigations of electrochemically active materials such as supercapacitors and electrocatalysts for oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions. This material is relatively cheap, porous, and conductive and has a large specific surface area, all of which make it a good substrate. We investigated Ni-Mg ferrites and NiMn2O4 as active materials for electrochemical energy storage. These materials, when loaded on Ni foam, gave promising capacitance values: 172 F/g (at 2 mV/s) for NiMn2O4 in 6 M KOH and 242 F/g (at 2 mV/s) for MgFe2O4 in 3 M KOH. Nevertheless, during the authors’ work, many experimental problems occurred. Inconsistencies in the results directed further investigation towards measuring the capacitance of the active materials using GCE and platinum electrodes as substrates to discover if Ni foam was the culprit of the inconsistencies. When non-nickel substrates were used, both NiMn2O4 and MgFe2O4 showed reduced capacitance. Experimental problems associated with the utilization of Ni foam as a substrate for active materials in supercapacitor electrodes are discussed here, combined with other problems already addressed in the scientific literature. Full article
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Supercapacitors: An Efficient Way for Energy Storage Application
by Mate Czagany, Szabolcs Hompoth, Anup Kumar Keshri, Niranjan Pandit, Imre Galambos, Zoltan Gacsi and Peter Baumli
Materials 2024, 17(3), 702; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030702 - 1 Feb 2024
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To date, batteries are the most widely used energy storage devices, fulfilling the requirements of different industrial and consumer applications. However, the efficient use of renewable energy sources and the emergence of wearable electronics has created the need for new requirements such as [...] Read more.
To date, batteries are the most widely used energy storage devices, fulfilling the requirements of different industrial and consumer applications. However, the efficient use of renewable energy sources and the emergence of wearable electronics has created the need for new requirements such as high-speed energy delivery, faster charge–discharge speeds, longer lifetimes, and reusability. This leads to the need for supercapacitors, which can be a good complement to batteries. However, one of their drawbacks is their lower energy storage capability, which has triggered worldwide research efforts to increase their energy density. With the introduction of novel nanostructured materials, hierarchical pore structures, hybrid devices combining these materials, and unconventional electrolytes, significant developments have been reported in the literature. This paper reviews the short history of the evolution of supercapacitors and the fundamental aspects of supercapacitors, positioning them among other energy-storage systems. The main electrochemical measurement methods used to characterize their energy storage features are discussed with a focus on their specific characteristics and limitations. High importance is given to the integral components of the supercapacitor cell, particularly to the electrode materials and the different types of electrolytes that determine the performance of the supercapacitor device (e.g., storage capability, power output, cycling stability). Current directions in the development of electrode materials, including carbonaceous forms, transition metal-based compounds, conducting polymers, and novel materials are discussed. The synergy between the electrode material and the current collector is a key factor, as well as the fine-tuning of the electrode material and electrolyte. Full article
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