Nickel–Cobalt Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets for High‐performance Supercapacitor Electrode Materials

A facile and novel one‐step method of growing nickel‐cobalt layered double hydroxide (Ni‐Co LDH) hybrid films with ultrathin nanosheets and porous nanostructures on nickel foam is presented using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as nanostructure growth assisting agent but without any adscititious alkali sources and oxidants. As pseudocapacitors, the as‐obtained Ni‐Co LDH hybrid film‐based electrodes display a significantly enhanced specific capacitance (2682 F g^?1 at 3 A g^?1, based on active materials) and energy density (77.3 Wh kg^?1 at 623 W kg^?1), compared to most previously reported electrodes based on nickel‐cobalt oxides/hydroxides. Moreover, the asymmetric supercapacitor, with the Ni‐Co LDH hybrid film as the positive electrode material and porous freeze‐dried reduced graphene oxide (RGO) as the negative electrode material, exhibits an ultrahigh energy density (188 Wh kg^?1) at an average power density of 1499 W kg^?1 based on the mass of active material, which greatly exceeds the energy densities of most previously reported nickel or cobalt oxide/hydroxide‐based asymmetric supercapacitors.     

Hierarchical Ordered Dual‐Mesoporous Polypyrrole/Graphene Nanosheets as Bi‐Functional Active Materials for High‐Performance Planar Integrated System of Micro‐Supercapacitor and Gas Sensor

Planar integrated systems of micro‐supercapacitors (MSCs) and sensors are of profound importance for 3C electronics, but usually appear poor in compatibility due to the complex connections of device units with multiple mono‐functional materials. Herein, 2D hierarchical ordered dual‐mesoporous polypyrrole/graphene (DM‐PG) nanosheets are developed as bi‐functional active materials for a novel prototype planar integrated system of MSC and NH₃ sensor. Owing to effective coupling of conductive graphene and high‐sensitive pseudocapacitive polypyrrole, well‐defined dual‐mesopores of ≈7 and ≈18 nm, hierarchical mesoporous network, and large surface area of 112 m² g^?1, the resultant DM‐PG nanosheets exhibit extraordinary sensing response to NH₃ as low as 200 ppb, exceptional selectivity toward NH₃ that is much higher than other volatile organic compounds, and outstanding capacitance of 376 F g^?1 at 1 mV s^?1 for supercapacitors, simultaneously surpassing single‐mesoporous and non‐mesoporous counterparts. Importantly, the bi‐functional DM‐PG‐based MSC‐sensor integrated system represents rapid and stable response exposed to 10–40 ppm of NH₃ after only charging for 100 s, remarkable sensitivity of NH₃ detection that is close to DM‐PG‐based MSC‐free sensor, impressive flexibility with ≈82% of initial response value even at 180°, and enhanced overall compatibility, thereby holding great promise for ultrathin, miniaturized, body‐attachable, and portable detection of NH₃.     

High‐Performing Monometallic Cobalt Layered Double Hydroxide Supercapacitor with Defined Local Structure

Through a topochemical oxidative reaction (TOR) under air, a β‐Co(OH)₂ brucite type structure is converted into a monometallic Co^IICo^III–CO₃ layered double hydroxide (LDH). The structural and morphological characterizations are performed using powder X‐ray diffraction, Fourier‐transformed IR spectroscopy, and scanning and transmission electron microscopy. The local structure is scrutinized using an extended X‐ray absorption fine structure, X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure, and pair distribution function analysis. The chemical composition of pristine material and its derivatives (electrochemically treated) are identified by thermogravimetry analysis for the bulk and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy for the surface. The electrochemical behavior is investigated on deposited thin films in aqueous electrolyte (KOH) by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and their capacitive properties are further investigated by Galvanostatic cycling with potential limitation. The charge capacity is found to be as high as 1490 F g^?1 for Co^IICo^III–CO₃ LDH at a current density of 0.5 A g^?1. The performances of these materials are described using Ragone plots, which finally allow us to propose them as promising supercapacitor materials. A surface‐to‐bulk comparison using the above characterization techniques gives insight into the cyclability and reversibility limits of this material.     

High‐Performance Hybrid Supercapacitor Enabled by a High‐Rate Si‐based Anode

A hybrid supercapacitor constructed of a Si‐based anode and a porous carbon cathode is demonstrated with both high power and energy densities. Boron‐doping is employed to improve the rate capability of the Si‐based anode (B‐Si/SiO₂/C). At a high current density of 6.4 A/g, B‐Si/SiO₂/C delivers a capacity of 685 mAh/g, 2.4 times that of the undoped Si/SiO₂/C. Benefiting from the high rate performance along with low working voltage, high capacity, and good cycling stability of B‐Si/SiO₂/C, the hybrid supercapacitor exhibits a high energy density of 128 Wh/kg at 1229 W/kg. Even when power density increases to the level of a conventional supercapacitor (9704 W/kg), 89 Wh/kg can be obtained, the highest values of any hybrid supercapacitor to date. Long cycling life (capacity retention of 70% after 6000 cycles) and low self‐discharge rate (voltage retention of 82% after 50 hours) are also achieved. This work opens an avenue for development of high‐performance hybrid supercapacitors using high‐performance Si‐based anodes.     

Significant Role of Al in Ternary Layered Double Hydroxides for Enhancing Electrochemical Performance of Flexible Asymmetric Supercapacitor

The Al effect on the electrochemical properties of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) is not properly probed, although it is demonstrated to notably promote the capacitive behavior of LDHs. Herein, ternary NiCo₂Al_x layered double hydroxides with varying levels of Al stoichiometry are purposely developed, grown directly on mechanically flexible and electrically conducting carbon cloth (CC@NiCo₂Al_x‐LDH). Al plays a significant role in determining the structure, morphology, and electrochemical behavior of NiCo₂Al_x‐LDHs. At an increasing level of Al in NiCo₂Al_x‐LDHs, there is a steady evolution from 1D nanowire to 2D nanosheets. The CC@NiCo₂Al‐LDH at an appropriate level of Al and with the nanowire–nanosheet mixed morphology exhibits both significantly enhanced electrochemical performance and excellent structural stability, with about a 2.3‐fold capacitance of NiCo₂‐OH. When applied as the anode in a flexible asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC), the CC@NiCo₂Al‐LDH gives rise to a remarkable energy density of 44 Wh kg^?1 at the power density of 462 W kg^?1, together with remarkable cyclic stability with 91.2% capacitance retention over 15 000 charge–discharge cycles. The present study demonstrates a new pathway to significantly improve the electrochemical performance and stability of transition metal LDHs, which are otherwise unstable in structure and poorly performing in both rate and cycling capability.     

High‐Performance n‐ and p‐Type Field‐Effect Transistors Based on Hybridly Surface‐Passivated Colloidal PbS Nanosheets

Colloidally synthesized nanomaterials are among the promising candidates for future electronic devices due to their simplicity and the inexpensiveness of their production. Specifically, colloidal nanosheets are of great interest since they are conveniently producible through the colloidal approach while having the advantages of two‐dimensionality. In order to employ these materials, according transistor behavior should be adjustable and of high performance. It is shown that the transistor performance of colloidal lead sulfide nanosheets is tunable by altering the surface passivation, the contact metal, or by exposing them to air. It is found that adding halide ions to the synthesis leads to an improvement of the conductivity, the field‐effect mobility, and the on/off ratio of these transistors by passivating their surface defects. Superior n‐type behavior with a field‐effect mobility of 248 cm² V^?1 s^?1 and an on/off ratio of 4 × 10⁶ is achieved. The conductivity of these stripes can be changed from n‐type to p‐type by altering the contact metal and by adding oxygen to the working environment. As a possible solution for the post‐Moore era, realizing new high‐quality semiconductors such as colloidal materials is crucial. In this respect, the results can provide new insights which helps to accelerate their optimization for potential applications.     

Fluorinated Polyimide as a Novel High‐Voltage Binder for High‐Capacity Cathode of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

An increase in the energy density of lithium‐ion batteries has long been a competitive advantage for advanced wireless devices and long‐driving electric vehicles. Li‐rich layered oxide, xLi₂MnO₃?(1?x)LiMn_1?y?zNi_yCo_zO₂, is a promising high‐capacity cathode material for high‐energy batteries, whose capacity increases by increasing charge voltage to above 4.6 V versus Li. Li‐rich layered oxide cathode however suffers from a rapid capacity fade during the high‐voltage cycling because of instable cathode–electrolyte interface, and the occurrence of metal dissolution, particle cracking, and structural degradation, particularly, at elevated temperatures. Herein, this study reports the development of fluorinated polyimide as a novel high‐voltage binder, which mitigates the cathode degradation problems through superior binding ability to conventional polyvinylidenefluoride binder and the formation of robust surface structure at the cathode. A full‐cell consisting of fluorinated polyimide binder‐assisted Li‐rich layered oxide cathode and conventional electrolyte without any electrolyte additive exhibits significantly improved capacity retention to 89% at the 100th cycle and discharge capacity to 223–198 mA h g^?1 even under the harsh condition of 55 °C and high charge voltage of 4.7 V, in contrast to a rapid performance fade of the cathode coated with polyvinylidenefluoride binder.     

Phthalocyanine‐Based 2D Conjugated Metal‐Organic Framework Nanosheets for High‐Performance Micro‐Supercapacitors

2D conjugated metal‐organic frameworks (2D c‐MOFs) are emerging as a novel class of conductive redox‐active materials for electrochemical energy storage. However, developing 2D c‐MOFs as flexible thin‐film electrodes have been largely limited, due to the lack of capability of solution‐processing and integration into nanodevices arising from the rigid powder samples by solvothermal synthesis. Here, the synthesis of phthalocyanine‐based 2D c‐MOF (Ni₂[CuPc(NH)₈]) nanosheets through ball milling mechanical exfoliation method are reported. The nanosheets feature with average lateral size of ≈160 nm and mean thickness of ≈7 nm (≈10 layers), and exhibit high crystallinity and chemical stability as well as a p‐type semiconducting behavior with mobility of ≈1.5 cm² V^?1 s^?1 at room temperature. Benefiting from the ultrathin feature, the nanosheets allow high utilization of active sites and facile solution‐processability. Thus, micro‐supercapacitor (MSC) devices are fabricated mixing Ni₂[CuPc(NH)₈] nanosheets with exfoliated graphene, which display outstanding cycling stability and a high areal capacitance up to 18.9 mF cm^?2; the performance surpasses most of the reported conducting polymers‐based and 2D materials‐based MSCs.     

Sustainable Synthesis and Assembly of Biomass‐Derived B/N Co‐Doped Carbon Nanosheets with Ultrahigh Aspect Ratio for High‐Performance Supercapacitors

The practical application of graphene has still been hindered by high cost and scarcity in supply. It boosts great interest in seeking for low‐cost substitute of graphene for upcoming usage where extremely physical properties are not absolutely critical. The conversion of renewable biomass offers a great opportunity for sustainable and economic fabrication of 2D carbon nanostructures. However, large‐scale production of carbon nanosheets with ultrahigh aspect ratio, satisfied electronic properties, and the capability of organized assembly like graphene has been rarely reported. In this work, a facile yet efficient approach for mass production of flexible boric/nitrogen co‐doped carbon nanosheets with very thin thickness of 5–8 nm and ultrahigh aspect ratio of over 6000–10 000 is demonstrated by assembling the biomass molecule in long‐range order on 2D hard template and subsequent annealing. The advantage of these doped carbon nanosheets over conventional products lies in that they can be readily assembled to multilevel architectures such as freestanding flexible thin film and ultralight aerogels with better electrical properties, which exhibit exceptional capacitive performance for supercapacitor application. The recyclability of boric acid template further reduces the discharge of the waste and processing cost, rendering high cost‐effectiveness and environmental benignity for scalable production.     

Rationally Engineered Electrodes for a High‐Performance Solid‐State Cable‐Type Supercapacitor

Wire‐shaped electrodes for solid‐state cable‐type supercapacitors (SSCTS) with high device capacitance and ultrahigh rate capability are prepared by depositing poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) onto self‐doped TiO₂ nanotubes (D‐TiO₂) aligned on Ti wire via a well‐controlled electrochemical process. The large surface area, short ion diffusion path, and high electrical conductivity of these rationally engineered electrodes all contribute to the energy storage performance of SSCTS. The cyclic voltammetric studies show the good energy storage ability of the SSCTS even at an ultrahigh scan rate of 1000 V s^?1, which reveals the excellent instantaneous power characteristics of the device. The capacitance of 1.1 V SSCTS obtained from the charge–discharge measurements is 208.36 µF cm^?1 at a discharge current of 100 µA cm^?1 and 152.36 µF cm^?1 at a discharge current of 2000 µA cm^?1, respectively, indicating the ultrahigh rate capability. Furthermore, the SSCTS shows superior cyclic stability during long‐term (20 000 cycles) cycling, and also maintains excellent performance when it is subjected to bending and succeeding straightening process.     

Layered P2‐Type K0.44Ni0.22Mn0.78O2 as a High‐Performance Cathode for Potassium‐Ion Batteries

Potassium‐ion batteries (KIBs) are emerging as one of the most promising candidates for large‐scale energy storage owing to the natural abundance of the materials required for their fabrication and the fact that their intercalation mechanism is identical to that of lithium‐ion batteries. However, the larger ionic radius of K⁺ is likely to induce larger volume expansion and sluggish kinetics, resulting in low specific capacity and unsatisfactory cycle stability. A new Ni/Mn‐based layered oxide, P2‐type K_0.44Ni_0.22Mn_0.78O₂, is designed and synthesized. A cathode designed using this material delivers a high specific capacity of 125.5 mAh g^?1 at 10 mA g^?1, good cycle stability with capacity retention of 67% over 500 cycles and fast kinetic properties. In situ X‐ray diffraction recorded for the initial two cycles reveals single solid‐solution processes under P2‐type framework with small volume change of 1.5%. Moreover, a cathode electrolyte interphase layer is observed on the surface of the electrode after cycling with possible components of K₂CO₃, RCO₂K, KOR, KF, etc. A full cell using K_0.44Ni_0.22Mn_0.78O₂ as the cathode and soft carbon as the anode also exhibits exceptional performance, with capacity retention of 90% over 500 cycles as well as superior rate performance. These findings suggest P2‐K_0.44Ni_0.22Mn_0.78O₂ is a promising candidate as a high‐performance cathode for KIBs.     

High‐Performance Wearable Micro‐Supercapacitors Based on Microfluidic‐Directed Nitrogen‐Doped Graphene Fiber Electrodes

Fiber‐shaped micro‐supercapacitors (micro‐SCs) have attracted enormous interest in wearable electronics due to high flexibility and weavability. However, they usually present a low energy density because of inhomogeneity and less pores. Here, we demonstrate a microfluidic‐directed strategy to synthesize homogeneous nitrogen‐doped porous graphene fibers. The porous fibers‐based micro‐SCs utilize solid‐state phosphoric acid/polyvinyl alcohol (H₃PO₄/PVA) and 1‐ethyl‐3‐methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate/poly(vinylidenefluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene) (EMIBF₄/PVDF‐HFP) electrolytes, which show significant improvements in electrochemical performances. Ultralarge capacitance (1132 mF cm^?2), high cycling‐stability, and long‐term bending‐durability are achieved based on H₃PO₄/PVA. Additionally, high energy densities of 95.7–46.9 µWh cm^?2 at power densities of 1.5–15 W cm^?2 are obtained in EMIBF₄/PVDF‐HFP. The key to higher performances stems from microfluidic‐controlled fibers with a uniformly porous network, large specific surface area (388.6 m² g^?1), optimal pyridinic nitrogen (2.44%), and high electric conductivity (30785 S m^?1) for faster ion diffusion and flooding accommodation. By taking advantage of these remarkable merits, this study integrates micro‐SCs into flexible and fabric substrates to power audio–visual electronics. The main aim is to clarify the important role of microfluidic techniques toward the architecture of electrodes and promote development of wearable electronics.     

High‐Performance Metal‐Free Nanosheets Array Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acid

Development of low cost electrocatalysts with outstanding catalytic activity and stability for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acid is a major challenge to produce hydrogen energy from water splitting. Herein, a novel metal‐free electrocatalyst consisting of a oxygen‐functionalized electrochemically exfoliated graphene (OEEG) nanosheets array is reported. Benefitting from a vertically aligned arrays structure and introducing oxygen functional groups, the metal‐free OEEG nanosheets array exhibits superior electrocatalytic activity and stability toward OER with a low overpotential of 334 mV at 10 mA cm^?2 in acidic electrolyte. Such a high OER performance is thus far the best among all previously reported metal‐free carbon‐based materials, and even superior to commercial Ir/C catalysts (420 mV at 10 mA cm^?2) in acid. Characterization results and electrochemical measurements identify the COOH species in the OEEG acting as active sites for acidic OER, which is further supported by atomic‐scale scanning transmission electron microscopy imaging and electron energy‐loss spectroscopy. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the reaction pathway of dual sites that is mixed by zigzag and armchair edges (COOH‐zig‐corner) is better than the pathway of single site.     

Dual Support System Ensuring Porous Co–Al Hydroxide Nanosheets with Ultrahigh Rate Performance and High Energy Density for Supercapacitors

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are promising supercapacitor electrode materials due to their high specific capacitances. However, their electrochemical performances such as rate performance and energy density at a high current density, are rather poor. Accordingly, a facile strategy is demonstrated for the synthesis of the integrated porous Co–Al hydroxide nanosheets (named as GSP‐LDH) with dual support system using dodecyl sulfate anions and graphene sheets as structural and conductive supports, respectively. Owing to fast ion/electron transport, porous and integrated structure, the GSP‐LDH electrode exhibits remarkably improved electrochemical characteristics such as high specific capacitance (1043 F g^?1 at 1 A g^?1) and ultra‐high rate performance capability (912 F g^?1 at 20 A g^?1). Moreover, the assembled sandwiched graphene/porous carbon (SGC)//GSP‐LDH asymmetric supercapacitor delivers a high energy density up to 20.4 Wh kg^?1 at a very high power density of 9.3 kW kg^?1, higher than those of previously reported asymmetric supercapacitors. The strategy provides a facile and effective method to achieve high rate performance LDH based electrode materials for supercapacitors.     

General Method for Large‐Area Films of Carbon Nanomaterials and Application of a Self‐Assembled Carbon Nanotube Film as a High‐Performance Electrode Material for an All‐Solid‐State Supercapacitor

Rational assembly of carbon nanostructures into large‐area films is a key step to realize their applications in ubiquitous electronics and energy devices. Here, a self‐assembly methodology is devised to organize diverse carbon nanostructures (nanotubes, dots, microspheres, etc.) into homogeneous films with potentially infinite lateral dimensions. On the basis of studies of the redox reactions in the systems and the structures of films, the spontaneous deposition of carbon nanostructures onto the surface of the copper substrate is found to be driven by the electrical double layer between copper and solution. As a notable example, the as‐assembled multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) films display exceptional properties. They are a promising material for flexible electronics with superior electrical and mechanical compliance characteristics. Finally, two kinds of all‐solid‐state supercapacitors based on the self‐assembled MWCNT films are fabricated. The supercapacitor using carbon cloth as the current collector delivers an energy density of 3.5 Wh kg^?1 and a power density of 28.1 kW kg^?1, which are comparable with the state‐of‐the‐art supercapacitors fabricated by the costly single‐walled carbon nanotubes and arrays. The supercapacitor free of foreign current collector is ultrathin and shows impressive volumetric energy density (0.58 mWh cm^?3) and power density (0.39 W cm^?3) too.     

Capacitive Enhancement Mechanisms and Design Principles of High‐Performance Graphene Oxide‐Based All‐Solid‐State Supercapacitors

Graphene oxide (GO)‐based all‐solid‐state supercapacitors (GO‐A3Ss) are superior over liquid electrolyte‐based supercapacitors and capable of being integrated on a single chip in various geometry shapes for the use of future smart wearable electronics field as a fast energy storage device, but their capacitance need to be improved. Here, a new approach has been developed for enhancing the capacitive capability of the supercapacitors through molecular dynamics simulations with the first‐principle input. A theoretical model of charge storage is developed to understand the unique capacitive enhancement mechanism and to predict the capacitance of the GO‐A3Ss, which agrees well with the experimental observations. A novel supercapacitor with GO and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) alternatively layered structures is designed based on the model, and its energy density is the highest among conventional supercapacitors using liquid electrolytes and all‐solid‐state supercapacitors using aerogels or hydrogels as the solid‐state electrolyte. Based on the predictions, two new types of high‐performance GO/rGO multilayered capacitors are proposed to meet different practical applications. The results of this work provide an approach for the design of high‐performance all‐solid‐state supercapacitors based on GO and rGO materials.     

High‐Performance Near‐Infrared Photodetector Based on Ultrathin Bi2O2Se Nanosheets

As an emerging 2D layered material, Bi₂O₂Se has shown great potential for applications in thermoelectric and electronics, due to its high carrier mobility, near‐ideal subthreshold swing, and high air‐stability. Although Bi₂O₂Se has a suitable band gap for infrared (IR) applications, its photoresponse properties have not been investigated. Here, high‐quality ultrathin Bi₂O₂Se sheets are synthesized via a low‐pressure chemical vapor deposition method. The thickness of 90% Bi₂O₂Se sheets is below 10 nm and lateral sizes mainly distribute in the range of 7–11 µm. In addition, it is found that triangular sheets largely lack “O” content, even only 0.2 for Bi₂O_0.2Se. The near‐IR photodetection performance of Bi₂O₂Se nanosheets is systematically studied by variable temperature measurements. The response time, responsivity, and detectivity can approach up to 2.8 ms, 6.5 A W^?1, and 8.3 × 10¹¹ Jones, respectively. Additionally, the critical performance parameters, including responsivity, rising time, and decay time, remain at almost the same level when the temperature is changed from 80 to 300 K. These phenomena are likely due to the fact that as‐grown ultrathin Bi₂O₂Se sheets have no surface trap states and shallow defect energy levels. The findings indicate ultrathin Bi₂O₂Se sheets have great potentials for future applications in ultrafast, flexible near‐IR optoelectronic devices.     

High‐Energy Asymmetric Supercapacitor Yarns for Self‐Charging Power Textiles

Rapid growth of electronic textile increases the demand for textile‐based power sources, which should have comparable lightweight, flexibility, and comfort. In this work, a self‐charging power textile interwoven by all‐yarn‐based energy‐harvesting triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) and energy‐storing yarn‐type asymmetric supercapacitors (Y‐ASC) is reported. Common polyester yarns with conformal Ni/Cu coating are utilized as 1D current collectors in Y‐ASCs and electrodes in TENGs. The solid‐state Y‐ASC achieves high areal energy density (≈78.1 µWh cm^?2), high power density (14 mW cm^?2), stable cycling performance (82.7% for 5000 cycles), and excellent flexibility (1000 cycles bending for 180°). The TENG yarn can be woven into common fabrics with desired stylish designs to harvest energy from human daily motions at high output (≈60 V open‐circuit voltage and ≈3 µA short‐circuit current). The integrated self‐charging power textile is demonstrated to power an electronic watch without extra recharging by other power sources, suggesting its promising applications in electronic textiles and wearable electronics.     

Ultrahigh‐Working‐Frequency Embedded Supercapacitors with 1T Phase MoSe2 Nanosheets for System‐in‐Package Application

Commercial aluminium electrolyte capacitors (AECs) are too large for integration in future highly integrated electronic systems. Supercapacitors, in comparison, possess a much higher capacitance per unit volume and can be embedded as passive capacitors to address such challenges in electronics scaling. However, the slow frequency response (<10¹ Hz) typical of supercapacitors is a major hurdle to their practical application. Here, it is demonstrated that 1T‐phase MoSe₂ nanosheets obtained by laser‐induced phase transformation can be used as an electrode material in embedded micro‐supercapacitors. The metallic nature of MoSe₂ nanosheet‐based electrodes provides excellent electron‐ and ion‐transport properties, which leads to an unprecedented high‐frequency response (up to 10⁴ Hz) and cycle stability (up to 10⁶ cycles) when integrated in supercapacitors, and their power density can be ten times higher than that of commercial AECs. Furthermore, fabrication processes of the present device are fully compatible with system‐in‐package device manufacturing to meet stringent specifications for the size of embedded components. The present research represents a critical step forward in in‐package and on‐chip applications of electrolytic capacitors.     

Ultrahigh‐Strength Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)‐Based Fiber Electrode for High Performance Flexible Supercapacitors

Flexible fiber‐based supercapacitor (FSC) with excellent electrochemical performance and high tensile strength and modulus is strongly desired for some special circumstances, such as load‐bearing, abrasion resistant, and anticutting fabrics. Here, a series of ultrahigh‐strength fiber electrodes are prepared for flexible FSCs based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fibers, on which the polydopamine, Ag, and poly (3,4‐ethylene dioxythiophene): poly(styrenesulfonate) are deposited in sequence. The modified fiber‐based electrode exhibits superhigh strength up to 3.72 GPa, which is the highest among fiber‐based electrodes reported to date. In addition, FSCs fabricated with the optimized fiber electrode shows a specific areal capacity as high as 563 mF cm^?2 at 0.17 mA cm^?2, which corresponds to a high areal energy density of ≈50.1 µWh cm^?2 at a power density of ≈124 µW cm^?2. The specific areal capacity only decrease 8% after 1000 times bending test, indicating the outstanding bending performance of this composite fiber electrode. Furthermore, several FSCs can be connected in series or in parallel to get higher working voltage or higher capacity respectively, which demonstrates its potential for broad applications in flexible devices.