Natural scienceelectrochemical energy storage

Why is electrochemical energy storage research important?

Perhaps nowhere else more than in the field of electrochemical energy storage, this research approach has been so meaningful, as this area of research is particularly susceptible to materials investigations at the nanoscale.

Are natural materials a good choice for energy storage?

Natural materials often possess hierarchical structures that enhance ion diffusion and charge storage. The rise of wearable technology and flexible electronics demands lightweight, conformable, and biocompatible energy storage solutions. Natural materials are well suited for such applications, offering flexibility and biodegradability .

How can nature-inspired materials improve the performance of energy storage systems?

The transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy requires efficient and scalable energy storage solutions. Nature-inspired materials can enhance the performance of energy storage systems for renewable energy applications.

Can nanomaterials improve the performance of energy storage devices?

The development of nanomaterials and their related processing into electrodes and devices can improve the performance and/or development of the existing energy storage systems. We provide a perspective on recent progress in the application of nanomaterials in energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors and batteries.

Why do we need high-energy density energy storage materials?

From mobile devices to the power grid, the needs for high-energy density or high-power density energy storage materials continue to grow. Materials that have at least one dimension on the nanometer scale offer opportunities for enhanced energy storage, although there are also challenges relating to, for example, stability and manufacturing.

How does nanostructuring affect energy storage?

This review takes a holistic approach to energy storage, considering battery materials that exhibit bulk redox reactions and supercapacitor materials that store charge owing to the surface processes together, because nanostructuring often leads to erasing boundaries between these two energy storage solutions.