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This study introduces a novel covalent interface for flexible supercapacitors (SC), significantly enhancing stability and performance for wearable electronics. The new design improves cycling and folding endurance, paving the way for advanced power sources.

Keywords:
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  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Science

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  • Flexible supercapacitors (SC) are crucial for wearable electronics.
  • Current SCs suffer from limited cycling and flexible stability due to weak electrode/electrolyte interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust covalent electrode/electrolyte interface for enhanced SC performance.
  • To improve the interfacial adhesion and ion transport in flexible SCs.

Main Methods:

  • Constructed a covalent electrode/electrolyte interface using anchored interfacial polymerization.
  • Created a topologically entangled electrolyte/electrolyte interface via in situ polymerization.
  • Quantified interfacial toughness and adhesion strength.

Main Results:

  • Achieved interfacial toughness of 2965.3 J m-2 and adhesion strength of 241.6 kPa, significantly exceeding traditional methods.
  • Demonstrated a three-fold enhancement in specific capacitance due to improved ion transport.
  • Exhibited high capacitance retention (89.5% after 105 cycles) and folding stability (96.2% after 105 folds).

Conclusions:

  • The developed seamless interfacial engineering significantly boosts SC stability and performance.
  • This approach offers a scalable method for advancing flexible electronics and power sources.