Overview

Supercapacitors are the electrochemical energy storing devices that bridge the gap between fuel cells and rechargeable batteries. Smart Supercapacitors: Fundamentals, Structures and Applications presents the current research and technology on smart supercapacitors and explores their rapidly emerging characteristics and future potential advancements. It begins by describing the basics and fundamentals related to supercapacitors, and their applicability as smart and next generation energy storing devices. This is followed by a discussion of electrode materials, their fabrication and specific designing techniques, and concludes with a review of the application and commercialization of this technology. This book appeals to the researcher and engineer from both academia and industry and will be a vital resource that will enable them to revolutionize modern supercapacitors. Explores the potential applications of supercapacitors Covers entire spectrum of new advances and recent trends research of supercapacitors Explains reliability, safety, economics and market trends for the use of supercapacitors from a sustainable perspective