Engineered nanomembranes for smart energy storage devices.
Xianfu Wang1, Yu Chen1, Oliver G Schmidt2
1College of Physics, Optoelectronics and Energy & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China. c.yan@suda.edu.cn.
Chemical Society Reviews
|December 23, 2015
Summary
Engineered nanomembranes offer superior performance for microscale energy storage devices due to their large surface area and efficient ion transport. This review details their fabrication, modification, and applications in batteries and capacitors.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Engineered nanomembranes are crucial for advanced energy storage, enabling high-performance microdevices.
- Their large active surfaces and short ion diffusion paths enhance electrochemical reactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in engineered nanomembranes for energy storage.
- To systematically summarize fabrication, modification, and applications.
Main Methods:
- Focus on tubular and planar nanomembranes.
- Analysis of their use in lithium-ion batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, and micro-supercapacitors.
Main Results:
- Demonstrates correlations between nanomembrane structure, conductivity, and electrochemical kinetics.
- Highlights flexibility and transparency in micro-supercapacitors.
Conclusions:
- Engineered nanomembranes are promising for next-generation energy storage.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and unlock full potential.
