Themed collection Hybrid Ion Capacitors
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Shaping the future of hybrid ion capacitors
Vanchiappan Aravindan, Martin Oschatz, Konstantin Schutjajew and Marta Sevilla introduce this themed collection on hybrid ion capacitors.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5442-5444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE90082G
Organic materials as charge hosts for pseudocapacitive energy storage
Organic materials employ earth-abundant elements as the basic constituents, which makes organic energy storage devices sustainable and cost-effective.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2802-2818
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00406F
A perspective on the evolution and journey of different types of lithium-ion capacitors: mechanisms, energy-power balance, applicability, and commercialization
In this perspective article, we have systematically presented lithium-ion capacitors' (LICs') development starting from their inception. The motivation and chemistry behind the design of LICs and their route to commercialization are summarized.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2321-2338
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00269A
Recent developments in zinc metal anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes for zinc-ion hybrid capacitors
This review presents a comprehensive summary of recent developments in zinc-ion hybrid capacitors with particular emphasis on several materials and design strategies developed for zinc metal anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3776-3795
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00565H
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Study of the influence of the formation protocol on the SEI layer formed at the graphite electrode surface of a non-aqueous potassium-ion hybrid supercapacitor (KIC) through STEM and XPS analyses
A correlation between the evolution of the KF content in the SEI and the evolution of cycling performance of the non-aqueous potassium-ion hybrid supercapacitor (KIC).
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4150-4159
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00594A
Influence of structural modifications on the alkali ion storage properties of carbon black in hybrid ion capacitor negative electrodes
Structurally altered carbon blacks were investigated in hybrid ion capacitors. A diffusion limited storage in more graphitic structures is observed for Na. Li shows no diffusional hindrance and higher rate capability with graphite-like carbons.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3871-3882
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00642E
Zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor-batteries with a leaf-like ZIF-L/MgNiO2 micro-sphere composite and a Zn2+/sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) gel
A long-lasting, low cost, eco-friendly, air-processable ZIF-L/MgNiO2//Zn2+/SPEEK//ZnμPs-AC based zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor battery (ZHSB) with an optimal balance between high power density (0.8–8 kW kg−1) and high energy density (157–89 W h kg−1), a capacity of 197 mA h g−1 (at 1 A g−1) and an ultra-long cycle life of ∼10 000 cycles is presented.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2627-2644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00117B
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Biomass-derived carbon sponges for use as sodium-ion capacitor electrodes
A high performance Na-ion capacitor has been assembled by using S-doped carbon sponges and highly porous carbon sponges produced from biomass-derived products by using sustainable salt-templating approaches.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2378-2389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00273J
Hydrogen bond regulating in hydrogel electrolytes for enhancing the antifreeze ability of a flexible zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor
A polyvinyl alcohol/cellulose nanofibers/dimethyl sulfoxide hydrogel electrolyte with superior freezing tolerance was fabricated and applied in zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2094-2103
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00163F
Upcycling of spent lithium-ion battery graphite anodes for a dual carbon lithium-ion capacitor
A dual carbon lithium-ion capacitor is designed combining sustainable electrode materials using mechanistically different carbon composites derived from spent lithium-ion battery anodes.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 2104-2116
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00170A
Enhanced activated carbon lithium-ion capacitor electrochemical stability through electrolyte dielectric optimisation
Our results demonstrate that high electrolyte dielectric enhances activated carbon lithium-ion capacitor stability. The enhanced stability is due to improved PF6 anion protection and delayed electrolyte decomposition on the AC cathode.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 1846-1854
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00122A
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A high-energy hybrid lithium-ion capacitor enabled by a mixed capacitive-battery storage LiFePO4 – AC cathode and a SnP2O7 – rGO anode
In this work we present the development and optimization of a graphene-embedded Sn-based material and an activated carbon/lithium iron phosphate composite for a high-performing hybrid lithium-ion capacitor (LIC).
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 965-976
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01459A
Pre-lithiated Li4+xTi5O12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 3) anodes towards building high-performance Li-ion capacitors
A 180° faradaic shift is observed for a completely pre-lithiated Li4Ti5O12 anode when paired with an activated carbon cathode. The optimum range of pre-lithiation certainly enables attaining high energy and high power Li-ion capacitors.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4884-4892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01081J
About this collection
Hybrid ion capacitors are considered a promising next-generation charge-storage device owing to their combined features of both rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors, i.e., high energy and high-power capability. These devices stand out by their tunable performance characteristics and a broad range of possibly applicable materials.
Guest edited by Marta Sevilla (Instituto Nacional del Carbón - CSIC, Spain, ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2471-2403), Vanchiappan Aravindan (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati, India, ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1357-7717), Martin Oschatz (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Germany, ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2377-1214) and Konstantin Schutjajew (Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Germany, ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0630-8201), Sustainable Energy & Fuels is proud to showcase the latest developments towards hybrid ion capacitors in this collection.