Rubber band energy storage mechanical electronics

Are flexible energy storage devices bending?

Although several mechanical characters can describe the bending status of the flexible energy storage devices, the simplest property is their bending endurance under a given radius.

Why do we need flexible energy storage devices?

To achieve complete and independent wearable devices, it is vital to develop flexible energy storage devices. New-generation flexible electronic devices require flexible and reliable power sources with high energy density, long cycle life, excellent rate capability, and compatible electrolytes and separators.

What is the mechanical reliability of flexible energy storage devices?

As usual, the mechanical reliability of flexible energy storage devices includes electrical performance retention and deformation endurance. As a flexible electrode, it should possess favorable mechanical strength and large specific capacity. And the electrodes need to preserve efficient ionic and electronic conductivity during cycling.

What is the role of energy storage devices in a flexible electronic system?

In the integrated flexible electronic system, energy storage devices 14, 16 - 20 play important roles in connecting the preceding energy harvesting devices and the following energy utilization devices (Figure 1).

Do flexible energy storage devices have good mechanical deformation performance?

Flexible energy storage devices with excellent mechanical deformation performance are highly required to improve the integration degree of flexible electronics.

What are stretchable energy storage devices (sesds)?

Stretchable energy storage devices (SESDs) are indispensable as power a supply for next-generation independent wearable systems owing to their conformity when applied on complex surfaces and functionality under mechanical deformation.