Arote S. Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices and Supercapacitors 2021

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This book “Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices and Supercapacitors: An over view” focuses on the fundamental aspects of electrochemical energy storage devices and supercapacitors. The first chapter provides in-depth knowledge about the current energy-use landscape, the need for renewable energy, energy storage mechanisms, and electrochemical charge-storage processes. It also presents up-to date facts about performance-governing parameters and common electrochemical testing methods, along with a methodology for result analysis. The second chapter compares supercapacitors and conventional capacitors and provides a discussion of components and their key parameters, together with performance matrixes and the measurable parameters of supercapacitors. Starting with the different components and their specifications for use in energy storage devices, this chapter details the requirements that each component has to meet to achieve its optimal electro chemical performance. It also sheds light on the different types of supercapacitor, along with their working mechanisms and popular materials. The third and fourth chapters extensively explore different classes of electrode material and the challenges and opportunities for future research into supercapacitors as electrochemical energy storage devices. In addition to a performance assessment of the commonly used materials, this book also specifies the features, merits, demerits, and efforts made to enhance the performance of each class of material used for supercapacitors. The electrochemical performances of different classes of material are summarized and tabulated in the respective chapters. Additionally, recent trends in materials development and technological progression are also discussed. As such, this book meets the requirements of engineering and science students/teachers at the under graduate, post-graduate, and research levels.
Electrochemical energy storage mechanisms and performance assessments: an overview
Perspectives on electrochemical supercapacitors: working principles and classification
Carbon-based materials for electric double-layer supercapacitors: recent advances and future perspectives
Comprehensive insight: electrode material selection for, and electrode performance in, pseudo and hybrid supercapacitors