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Photo-Assisted Flexible Energy Storage Devices: Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Xupu Jiang1, Ting Ding1, Rui Wang1
1College of Textile and Garment, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, People's Republic of China.
Nano-Micro Letters
|January 11, 2026
Summary
Photo-assisted flexible energy storage devices combine light harvesting and energy storage for sustainable power. This review highlights material innovations and applications in wearable tech, advancing clean energy solutions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Energy Storage
- Renewable Energy
Background:
- Photo-assisted flexible energy storage devices integrate photoelectric conversion and electrochemical storage.
- They offer innovative solutions for sustainable energy systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review recent advances in photo-assisted flexible energy storage technology.
- To cover material design, working mechanisms, and practical applications.
Main Methods:
- Systematic examination of diverse electrode materials (metal oxides, sulfides, organic photosensitive materials, composites).
- Focus on emerging technologies like heterostructure engineering, surface modification, and intelligent control systems.
- Critical assessment of breakthroughs in photo-assisted supercapacitors, lithium-based batteries, and zinc-based batteries.
Main Results:
- Diverse materials significantly boost device performance.
- Emerging technologies enhance energy conversion efficiency and storage capacity.
- Key insights into application potential in wearable electronics and self-powered sensors.
Conclusions:
- Identified challenges include material stability, conversion efficiency, and standardization.
- Proposed strategic directions for future development.
- Established a framework for understanding the technology and guiding future research towards high-performance, sustainable solutions.
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