New trends in energy storage and fireproof materials

How has technology changed the energy storage industry?

Over the last few decades, tremendous progress has been achieved in the development of advanced materials for energy storage devices. These achievements have largely enabled the adoption and transition to key technologies such as mobile phones, electric vehicles, and internet of things.

What materials can be used to develop efficient energy storage (ESS)?

Hence, design engineers are looking for new materials for efficient ESS, and materials scientists have been studying advanced energy materials, employing transition metals and carbonaceous 2D materials, that may be used to develop ESS.

What are the different types of energy storage technologies?

Energy storage technologies can be classified according to storage duration, response time, and performance objective. However, the most commonly used ESSs are divided into mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermochemical energy storage systems according to the form of energy stored in the reservoir (Fig. 3) [, , , ].

Which energy storage technology is most efficient?

Among these various energy storage technologies, EES and HES are considered the most efficient and popular due to several key advantages including high energy density, efficiency, scalability, rapid response, and flexible applications.

Why do scientists want to develop more efficient energy storage systems?

Hence, Scientists are striving for new materials and technologies to develop more efficient ESS. Among energy storage technologies, batteries, and supercapacitors have received special attention as the leading electrochemical ESD. This is due to being the most feasible, environmentally friendly, and sustainable energy storage system.

What are future ESDS?

Future ESDs are expected to combine batteries and capacitor technologies. New materials and design strategies are crucial for next-generation ESD. Identifying suitable materials, their functionalization, and architecture is currently complex. This review covers the development, limitations, and future needs of ESS.