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KIST and SNU Achieve Breakthrough in Supercapacitor Energy Storage

Researchers unveil a CNT-PANI composite fiber supercapacitor with record energy density, durability, and flexibility, advancing its path toward commercialization.

Supercapacitor technology could lead to faster-charging devices.
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Overview

  • The novel supercapacitor combines single-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with polyaniline (PANI) to overcome traditional energy density limitations in supercapacitors.
  • It achieves ultrahigh energy and power densities, maintaining stable performance over 100,000 charge-discharge cycles and under high-voltage conditions.
  • The device's mechanical flexibility allows it to be rolled or folded without performance loss, enabling integration into wearable electronics and other adaptable technologies.
  • Researchers have demonstrated cost-effective production methods by leveraging PANI, a low-cost conductive polymer, paving the way for mass production.
  • Potential applications include electric vehicles, drones, and robots, with the technology offering fast charging, improved range, and enhanced sustainability for energy storage systems.