The EC energy storage performance (optical modulation, coloration efficiency (CE), switching speed, long-cycling stability, specific capacitance, and rate capability) of multifunctional devices

multi-walled CNT with an outer diameter of 30–50 nm, length of 10–20 µm. 5 wt% increases the thermal conductivity by 127.3 %, and increases the latent heat by 7.7 %. Many scholars have explored various properties of CNTs influencing composite material performance, such as types, sizes, and treatment methods.

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Carbon materials hold a great promise with high versatility in energy storage and conversion technologies that benefits from their outstanding physicochemical properties [1].With the advent of various renewable energy systems, it is important to effectively explore new carbon materials that can be multifunctional for a variety of

Biosurface and Biotribology CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology Chinese Journal of Electronics (2021-2022) Cognitive Computation and Systems Helder Leite Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto,

Here we report the realisation of a fully operational 46-inch smart textile lighting/display system consisting of RGB fibrous LEDs coupled with multifunctional fibre devices that are capable

The light-to-thermal energy storage efficiency (α) was calculated according to the following equation [61], and recorded as mean values ± S.D. (1) α = m Δ H ρ S (t t-t f) where α is light to heat and energy storage efficiency, m is sample weight, ΔH is melting transition enthalpy obtained by DSC, ρ is the light irradiation intensity, S

For the integration of actuators and energy-storage devices, the challenge lies in how to prepare materials with both actuation and energy-storage characteristics. The general deformation mechanism of actuators is strain mismatch between different materials, which can be caused by multiple stimuli, such as light [8],

The electrochromic energy storage devices based on the present polymer thin films were fabricated with a typic Light Sci. Appl., 9 (2020), p. 121, 10.1038/s41377-020-00366 New electropolymerized triphenylamine polymer films and excellent multifunctional electrochromic energy storage system materials with real

3. Biopolymer-based hydrogel electrolytes for supercapacitors. Supercapacitors (SCs), based on the charge-storage mechanisms, could be classified into the electrical double-layer capacitors and pseudocapacitors [99].Since electrical double-layer capacitor only involves the physical process of charge adsorption and desorption, it has

Integration is widely explored as a general and effective strategy aiming at high performances. Recent progress in integrating a variety of functions into electrochemical energy storage devices is carefully described. Through integration at the level of materials: fl exible, stretchable, responsive, and self-healing devices are discussed to

Rechargeable LIBs are regarded as energy efficient, cost-effective, and high-performance energy storage devices. Similar to traditional batteries, LIB consists of two oppositely charged electrodes, i.e., cathode and anode, and liquid electrolytes to facilitate ionic current of charges such as lithium ions while preventing internal flow of

Remarkably, the resultant EESD could provide high volumetric power/energy density (364 mW cm −3 /34.7 mWh cm −3 and 7420 mW cm −3 /17.4 mWh cm −3), which is even comparable to some commercially available energy storage devices (such as near 2∼

Herein, a multifunctional electrochromic device integrated with variable optical, thermal management and energy storage is realized by preparing

Multifunctional ECDs, such as electrochromic energy storage devices, multi-color displays, deformable ECDs, smart windows, etc. have been showcased the ability to

Furthermore, CNTs work as light absorption mediums, which impart the composites with light-to-thermal energy storage and light-actuated shape memory properties. Besides, the encapsulation property and mechanical property of OBC/paraffin/CNT composite at high temperature is remarkably improved with the

These findings suggest that PCMs can rapidly convert solar energy into thermal energy, facilitating the storage and release of thermal energy. In Fig. 7 (a), we present the maximum temperature attained by samples S2, S4, S5, and S6 under simulated sunlight of 1080 Mw/cm 2 .

Integration of several functionalities into one isolated electrochemical body is necessary to realize compact and tiny smart electronics. Recently, two different technologies, electrochromic (EC) materials and energy

Electrochromic devices and energy storage devices have many aspects in common, such as materials, chemical and structure requirements, physical and chemical operating mechanism. The charge and discharge properties of an electrochromic device are comparable to those of a battery or supercapacitor. In other word, an electrochromic

A film of Mo–WO 3 is investigated for multifunctional purposes, acting as both an electrochromic (EC) and energy storage device (ESD). As an EC film, it exhibits an optimal optical contrast of 84.5 %, minimum coloration time of 0.4 s, high coloration efficiency of 90.4 cm 2 /C, and excellent optical stability.

A high-performance electrochromic-energy storage device (EESD) is developed, which successfully realizes the multifunctional combination of electrochromism and energy storage by

Flexible electrochromic devices have attracted considerable attention in recent years due to their great potential in smart multifunction electrochromic energy storage devices and wearable intelligent electronics. Herein, we present an inorganic flexible Li-based electrochromic energy storage device (EESD) by combining a Prussian white@MnO2

Similar to the light-to-thermal energy conversion, a melting plateau emerged between about 45.0 and 52.3 °C, indicating the electric-to-thermal energy conversion and storage process of PEG/MC 4 P 5-MF. Upon turn off the power, the temperature dropped abruptly until a crystallization plateau occurred at ∼40°C and lasted

Energy storage devices are arousing increasing interest due to their key role in next-generation electronics. Integration is widely explored as a general and effective strategy aiming at high performances. Recent progress in integrating a variety of functions into electrochemical energy storage devices is carefully described.

Electrochromic energy storage devices (EESDs) including electrochromic supercapacitors (ESC) and electrochromic batteries (ECB) have received significant

Flexible and stretchable electrochromic supercapacitor systems are widely considered as promising multifunctional energy storage devices that eliminate the need for an external power source. Nevertheless, the performance of conventional designs deteriorates significantly as a result of electrode/electrolyte exposure to atmosphere as

Here we summarize recent progress and challenges made in the development of mostly nanostructured and nanoengineered materials as well as

Multifunctional devices and light-powered energy storage solutions represent a fast-developing field with promising outcomes. 19 However, for the proper use of this process for solar energy

1. Introduction. Energy storage technology, which is capable to solve the problem in time and spatial mismatch between energy demand and supply, has attracted much attention from academia and industry [1].As one kind of advanced energy storage materials, phase change materials (PCMs) possess the ability to store thermal energy by

Multifunctional energy storage and conversion devices that incorporate novel features and functions in intelligent and interactive modes, represent a radical advance in consumer products,

experimental setup of electro to thermal conversion measurement device was illustrated in Fig. 11 (a). (SAM) composite as phase change material for light-to-heat energy conversion and storage J. Energy Storage, 36 (2021), Article 102428 View PDF

Different from optimized single-function energy storage devices or structural load-bearing units, SCESDs provide greater possibilities for enhancing the multifunctional performance of the system. In addition, instead of liquid electrolytes, the introduction of SPEs avoids the electrolyte leakage problem of traditional energy

Multifunctional devices integrated with electrochromism and energy storage or energy production functions are attractive because these devices can be used as an effective approach to address the energy crisis and environmental pollution in society today. In this review, we explain the operation principles of electrochromic energy

When coupled with an anion-intercalation graphite cathode, the ASA-V 2 C anode demonstrates its potential in a dual-ion energy storage device. Notably, the device depicts a maximum energy density of 175 Wh kg −1 and a supercapacitor-comparable power density of 6.5 kW kg −1, outperforming recently reported Li +-, Na +-,

Generally, the energy-storage-device-integrated sensing systems used for human body detection should have excellent resolution, and sometimes need to fit closely with human skin, which puts forward

While not affecting electrochemical performance of energy storage devices, integrating multi-functional properties such as electrochromic functions into energy storage devices can effectively promote the development of multifunctional devices. Compared with inorganic electrochromic materials, organic materials possess the

1 Introduction Driven by the increasing energy demand spanning from individual electronics to grid storage applications, electrochemical energy storage devices have become a vibrant area of focus for both academic research and practical applications. [1, 2] Supercapacitors and batteries possess nearly opposite power and energy

Multifunctional energy storage and conversion devices that incorporate novel features and functions in intelligent and interactive modes, represent a radical advance in consumer products, such as

A Light-Weight, Thin-Thickness, Flexible Multifunctional Electrochromic Device Integrated with Variable Optical, Thermal Management and Energy Storage September 2022 Electrochimica Acta 435:141274

Multifunctional devices integrated with electrochromism and energy storage or energy production functions are attractive because these devices can be used

Abstract. Multifunctional energy storage and conversion devices that incorporate novel features and functions in intelligent and interactive modes, represent a radical advance in consumer products, such as wearable electronics, healthcare devices, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, smart household, and space satellites, etc.

Recent progress in integrated functional electrochromic energy storage devices. November 2020. Journal of Materials Chemistry C 8 (44):15507-15525. DOI: 10.1039/d0tc03934a. Authors: Hao Wang

In addition to fabric-type structure energy devices, Wang et al. [113] reported a brick-type energy storage device, as shown in Fig. 10 c. They used carbonized bricks as electrodes and applied gel electrolyte between the two bricks to form a multifunctional device.