Current Status and Future Research Opportunities for Electrochemical Capacitors: Relevance for Naval and Civilian Applications
Abstract
Electrochemical capacitors (ECs) are a class of energy-storage devices that offer significant promise in bridging the performance gap that exists between the high power density derived from electrostatic capacitors and the high energy density of batteries. As such, ECs will ultimately enable technologies and applications, ranging from microelectronics to hybrid- and all-electric vehicle platforms, where current energy-storage devices are not sufficient. Further advances in EC performance and viability will require fundamental research investigations focused on the development of new materials for active electrodes and electrolytes, the design and synthesis of new multifunctional composite materials, and the development of new electrode and device architectures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 14, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA478653
Entities
People
- Jeffrey W Long
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory