Hybrid Nanostructures for Advanced Supercapacitors

Against the backdrop of fossil fuel depletion, climate change, and rising fuel costs, energy accumulation and storage have become critical challenges. Supercapacitors offer a promising alternative to conventional electrochemical batteries and are already used in backup generators, peak power assist, electrical smoothing, telemetry, sensors, photovoltaics, wind turbines, and the automotive and rail sectors. This contributed volume overviews the advancements in supercapacitor technology, highlighting the role of hybrid nanostructures in enhancing charge storage capabilities and their applications in transportation, electronics, and renewable energy. The volume addresses fundamental aspects of material design and hybrid architecture formation and explores critical technological challenges. It includes clear experimental procedures for synthesizing different nano-hybrid structures, and it also covers testing methods for various types of supercapacitors, including electrical double-layer capacitors and hybrid devices. Additionally, it discusses various charge storage mechanisms and configurations for capacitor assemblies, providing valuable insights for improving energy density. The intended audience includes researchers, graduate students, and professionals in materials science, energy storage, and related fields.