reviewChemical Society ReviewsJan 1, 2016Closed access

Electrochemical capacitors: mechanism, materials, systems, characterization and applications

Fudan University · Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials

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Abstract

Electrochemical capacitors (i.e. supercapacitors) include electrochemical double-layer capacitors that depend on the charge storage of ion adsorption and pseudo-capacitors that are based on charge storage involving fast surface redox reactions. The energy storage capacities of supercapacitors are several orders of magnitude higher than those of conventional dielectric capacitors, but are much lower than those of secondary batteries. They typically have high power density, long cyclic stability and high safety, and thus can be considered as an alternative or complement to rechargeable batteries in applications that require high power delivery or fast energy harvesting. This article reviews the latest progress…

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Keywords
  • Supercapacitor
  • Capacitor
  • Energy storage
  • Materials science
  • Battery (electricity)
  • Electrolyte
  • Nanotechnology
  • Electrochemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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