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Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Systems-A Review
Habeeb Mohammed1, Md Farouq Mia2, Jasmine Wiggins1
1Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 26, 2025
Summary
Nanotechnology enhances energy storage devices like batteries and capacitors by improving materials at the nanoscale. This review explores nanomaterials for electrodes, electrolytes, and manufacturing, highlighting future potential in advanced energy solutions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Energy Storage Technologies
- Nanotechnology Applications
Background:
- Global energy demand drives the need for advanced energy storage solutions.
- Nanotechnology offers unique properties like high surface area and conductivity for performance enhancement.
- Capacitors and batteries (lithium-ion, sodium-sulfur, redox flow) are key areas for improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the critical role of nanotechnology in advancing energy storage.
- To investigate nanomaterial applications in batteries, including electrodes, electrolytes, and separators.
- To discuss manufacturing methods and future trends in nanotech for energy storage.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nanotechnology applications in energy storage devices.
- Analysis of nanomaterial roles in battery components (electrodes, electrolytes, separators).
- Exploration of nanomaterial synthesis techniques (top-down, bottom-up, hybrid) and scalability.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials significantly enhance battery and capacitor performance through improved electrode and electrolyte properties.
- Advanced nanostructured materials are crucial for mitigating interfacial side reactions.
- Various manufacturing methods offer scalable routes for nanomaterial production.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology is pivotal for developing high-performance, sustainable energy storage systems.
- Challenges like cost and environmental impact require further research.
- Emerging trends like solid-state batteries and AI integration promise optimized energy storage solutions.
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