Meeting the need for a review of the progress made on supercapacitor research over the past decade, this handbook comprehensively covers all aspects of supercapacitor materials, all possible electrolytes, and various types of cell design. The result is a one–stop reference for experienced researchers as well as materials scientists and electrochemists entering this vibrant field.
Table of Contents
ForewordINTRODUCTION
What Are Supercapacitors?
From Supercapacitors to Batteries
ELECTROLYTES
Aqueous Electrolytes
Non–Aqueous Electrolytes
Ionic Liquids
Gel Polymer Electrolytes
CELL DESIGN
Symmetric Supercapacitors
Asymmetric Supercapacitors
Innovative Cell Architecture
Flexible Supercapacitors
All–Solid–State Supercapacitors
Scaling Up Supercapacitors
DOUBLE LAYER CAPACITORS
Graphene
Carbon Nanotubes/Nanofibers
Ordered Mesoporous Carbon
Pseudocapacitance of Carbon Functional Groups
Effect of Doping on Capacitive Performance of Carbon
PSEUDOCAPACITIVE CAPACITORS
Ruthenium Oxide
Manganese Oxide
Nickel Oxide
Vanadium Oxide
Iron Oxide
Titanium Oxide
Mixed Metal Oxides
Metal Sulfides
Conductive Polymers
NANOCOMPOSITES OF HIGH SURFACE AREA CARBON AND ELECTROACTIVE MATERIALS
Carbon Nanotube/Metal Oxide
Graphene/
Metal Oxide
Graphene/Polymer
Core/Shell Architecture
Metal Organic Frameworks as the Basic Architecture of Electroactive Materials
Supercapacitor/Battery Hybrid
