Can hydrogel materials be used for flexible energy storage devices?
Here, the state-of-the-art advances of the hydrogel materials for flexible energy storage devices including supercapacitors and rechargeable batteries are reviewed. In addition, devices with various kinds of functions, such as self-healing, shape memory, and stretchability, are also included to stress the critical role of hydrogel materials.
Why are hydrogels important for energy storage?
The high-water content of hydrogels enables the network to maintain solid stability while providing free ions with molecular dynamics similar to liquids, which favors the further development of flexible energy storage devices .
Why do we need hydrogel thermoelectric materials?
Given the limited energy utilization efficiency, the enormous amount of waste heat generated from industrial manufacturing not only leads to energy loss but also exacerbates climate change problems . Hydrogel thermoelectric materials show great potential for converting low-grade thermal energy into electrical energy.
Can 3D-printed hydrogels be used for flexible energy storage devices?
The field of flexible energy storage devices utilizing 3D-printed hydrogels represents a highly promising frontier for research and innovation, as illustrated in Figure 1. Numerous studies have delved into the advancements, applications, and transformative potential of this emerging field.
Can hydrogels be used as a self-powered energy source?
Subsequently, the applications of hydrogels in self-powered energy sources for flexible wearable electrical devices are introduced. These applications encompass supercapacitors, batteries, and ion thermoelectric systems, as illustrated in Fig. 2.
Can hydrogels be used as electrolytes in energy storage systems?
Hydrogels are commonly utilized as electrolytes in energy storage systems. Qin et al. () developed a hydrogel-based energy storage system that integrates a supercapacitor and TENG, employing cellulose with a light of transmittance of 93% and a conductivity of 1.92 S m⁻ 1.
Application of hydrogel for energy storage and conversion
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