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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Modern devices require extensive energy storage solutions, driving demand for advanced battery technologies.
  • Current energy storage relies on conventional batteries, necessitating innovative approaches for integrated functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and compare composite materials with combined structural and energy storage capabilities.
  • To review the current literature on multifunctional composites, focusing on material components, integration, and properties.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature analysis of multifunctional composite materials.
  • Comparative assessment of structural components, functional elements, resins, electrolytes, and production methods.
  • Evaluation of mechanical and electrochemical properties based on literature data.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key material components and integration strategies for multifunctional composites.
  • Analysis of the impact of material selection and production methods on composite performance.
  • Comparison of different materials and selection of optimal candidates based on defined criteria.

Conclusions:

  • Multifunctional composites present a promising avenue for integrated structural and energy storage solutions.
  • Further research is needed to address identified knowledge gaps in simulation and application development.
  • This review provides a foundation for future work in designing advanced energy storage materials.