Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 400 - 400
Published: June 14, 2024
This
review
explores
the
recent
progress
on
carbon
xerogels
(CXs)
and
highlights
their
development
use
as
efficient
electrodes
in
organic
electric
double-layer
capacitors
(EDLCs).
In
addition,
this
work
examines
how
adjustment
of
synthesis
parameters,
such
pH,
polymerization
duration,
reactant-to-catalyst
ratio,
crucially
affects
structure
electrochemical
properties
xerogels.
The
adaptability
terms
modification
porosity
plays
a
vital
role
improvement
EDLC
applications
it
directly
influences
interaction
between
electrolyte
ions
electrode
surface,
which
is
key
factor
determining
performance.
further
discusses
substantial
effects
chemical
activation
with
KOH
porous
specific
surface
area,
leads
to
notable
enhancements.
structural
control
facilitates
ion
transport
storage,
are
essential
for
charge–discharge
(C–D)
cycles.
Compared
commercial
activated
carbons
electrodes,
CXs
attract
interest
superior
lower
electrical
resistance,
stable
performance
across
diverse
C–D
rates,
underscore
promising
potential
applications.
in-depth
not
only
summarizes
advancements
CX
research
but
also
expand
improve
demonstrate
critical
tunable
evolution
next-generation
energy
storage
systems.
Carbon Neutralization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Nov. 24, 2024
ABSTRACT
In
the
pursuit
of
advanced
energy
storage
technologies
that
promote
sustainable
solutions,
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
to
lithium‐ion
due
their
abundance,
safety,
and
environmental
advantages.
However,
failure
mechanisms
ZIBs
under
extreme
temperatures
are
still
not
fully
understood,
presenting
significant
challenges
development
commercialization.
Therefore,
innovative
strategies
essential
enhance
adaptability
temperature
extremes.
this
review,
we
first
explore
thermodynamic
kinetic
aspects
performance
degradation
temperatures,
focusing
on
key
factors
such
ion
diffusion
redox
processes
at
electrode
interfaces.
We
then
comprehensively
summarize
discuss
existing
approaches
for
various
electrolyte
types,
including
aqueous,
nonaqueous,
solid
state.
Finally,
highlight
future
prospects
operating
conditions.
The
insights
presented
in
review
expected
accelerate
advancement
facilitate
practical
implementation
large‐scale
systems.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(4), P. 973 - 973
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Electrochromic
(EC)
technology
has
become
one
of
the
smart
technologies
with
most
potential
for
development
and
application
at
this
stage.
Based
on
electrochromic
devices
(ECDs),
shown
extraordinary
in
fields
windows,
display
devices,
sensing
systems.
With
optimization
iteration
various
core
components
ECDs,
electrolyte
layer,
a
key
component,
evolved
from
its
initial
liquid
state
to
quasi-solid
solid
state.
As
driven
by
increasing
demands,
trend
indicates
that
all-solid-state,
transparent
electrolytes
will
likely
future
form
layer.
Recently,
ionic
(IL)-based
field
electrochromism
attracted
lot
attention
due
their
ability
bring
outstanding
EC
cycling
stability,
thermal
wider
operating
voltage
range
they
are
regarded
as
new
generation
materials
application.
Although
compared
conventional
electrolytes,
IL-based
have
characteristics
high
price,
viscosity,
low
conductivity,
still
considered
promising
applications.
However,
so
far,
there
been
lack
comprehensive
analysis
reports
“Research
progress
liquid-based
devices”
within
field.
In
article,
research
ECDs
be
summarized
three
perspectives:
liquid,
quasi-solid,
The
directions
discussed.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(17), P. 15998 - 16009
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
been
extensively
recognized
as
the
most
viable
large-scale
energy
storage
devices
due
to
their
low
cost,
ecofriendliness,
and
high
safety.
Nevertheless,
zinc
anodes
in
conventional
aqueous
electrolytes
suffer
from
harmful
reactions,
including
dendrites,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction,
corrosion,
resulting
a
short
cycle
life
of
AZIBs.
In
recent
years,
versatile
strategies
performed
address
these
problems,
among
which
engineering
electrolyte
additive
is
regarded
promising
approach
thanks
its
advantages
simplicity
operability.
Up
now,
great
deal
work
on
additives
has
published;
therefore,
an
in-depth
fundamental
understanding
mechanisms
urgently
needed.
this
review,
we
comprehensively
overview
functional
role
AZIBs,
regulating
solvation
structure,
altering
H-bond
network,
forming
adsorption
layer,
generating
electrostatic
shielding
effect,
constructing
solid
interphase.
Lastly,
some
prospects
for
future
development
advanced
AZIBs
are
also
suggested
review.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(21), P. 21468 - 21481
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
The
innovative
use
of
a
2D
composite
material
with
specific
morphology
plays
predominant
role
in
futuristic
supercapacitor
applications.
This
study
involves
nanocomposite
exfoliated
h-BN
nanosheets-Bi2S3
nanorods,
prepared
using
an
ultrasonic
approach
that
offers
stacked
layer,
high
surface-to-volume
ratio,
and
good
electrical
conductivity,
leading
to
integral
area
cyclic
voltammetry
(CV)
analysis
longer
charging
discharging
time
galvanostatic
charge–discharge
(GCD)
studies,
demonstrating
higher
capacities
the
ability
store
charge
for
period.
h-BN-Bi2S3
NCs
was
studied
HRTEM
analysis,
revealing
nanosheets
consist
nanoplatelets
are
well-embellished
on
Bi2S3
nanorods.
Moreover,
electrochemical
activities
were
evaluated
three-electrode
system,
which
exhibits
outstanding
capacity
779.9
C/g
at
scan
rate
10
mV/s
excellent
capacitive
retention
94.3%
over
5000
cycles.
In
addition,
real-life
applications,
hybrid
(HSC)
device
h-BN-Bi2S3//AC
designed,
its
properties
examined
two-electrode
delivers
energy
density
(EHD)
69.8
Wh/kg,
corresponding
power
(PHD)
1689.7
W/kg,
shows
92.5%
6000
ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
Abstract
This
work
presents
the
synthesis,
characterization,
and
application
of
a
series
aprotic
protic
acetate‐based
ionic
liquids
(AcILs).
These
cost‐effective
ILs
can
be
obtained
through
simple
synthesis
display
good
transport
thermal
properties.
When
used
as
electrolytes
in
electrical
double‐layer
capacitors
(EDLC)
they
enable
fabrication
devices
with
an
operating
voltage
high
1.8
V,
which
very
cycling
float
stability.
The
performance
these
tuned
by
adjusting
water
content
ILs.
Notably,
EDLCs
containing
AcILs
also
realized
using
aluminum
current
collectors.