Ultracapacitors

Cutting-edge coverage of ultracapacitors and their applications

Written by a global expert in the field, this pioneering work discusses ultracapacitors and their applications for short-term electrical energy storage. The book describes different types of ultracapacitors and their classification based on energy storage mechanism and electrode combinations. The characteristics, reliability, cycle life, and properties of ultracapacitors, as well as their manufacturing techniques, are discussed in detail. The book examines various applications of ultracapacitors, including electronics, grid systems, automotive, public transportation, military, and other sectors. Emerging trends are also addressed in this ground-breaking resource.

Ultracapacitors covers:

Electrochemical capacitors

Types of ultracapacitors

Ultracapacitor characteristics

Ultracapacitor charging

Ultracapacitor materials

Construction of EC capacitors

Ultracapacitor cell balancing and modules

Hybrid capacitors

Li-ion capacitors

Applications in the electronics industry

Grid system applications

Ultracapacitors in vehicles

Bus and rail transport

Ultrabattery: advanced battery power

Military applications

Water desalination

Ultracapacitor manufacturers

Pseudocapacitors

Notes on using ultracapacitors

Future scenarios