Can nanomaterials improve the performance of energy storage devices?

The development of nanomaterials and their related processing into electrodes and devices can improve the performance and/or development of the existing energy storage systems. We provide a perspective on recent progress in the application of nanomaterials in energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors and batteries.

How are nanomaterials being integrated into energy storage systems?

We delve into the various ways nanomaterials are being integrated into different energy storage systems, including a range of battery technologies such as lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), sodium–sulfur (Na-S) batteries, and redox flow batteries.

Are emerging nanomaterials suitable for advanced energy storage applications?

Emerging nanomaterials for advanced energy storage applications were reviewed. Framework for assessing nanomaterial performance by pseudocapacitance, surface area, and disorder were proposed.

Which nanomaterials are used in energy storage?

Although the number of studies of various phenomena related to the performance of nanomaterials in energy storage is increasing year by year, only a few of them such as — graphene sheets, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon black, and silicon nanoparticles are — currently used in commercial devices, primar-ily as additives ( ).

What are the characteristics of energy storage nanomaterials?

Each energy storage nanomaterial has a specific elemental composition, atomic structure and interlayer coupling, as well as specific optical, electronic and chemical properties [, , ].

How does nanotechnology improve energy storage systems?

Nanotechnology significantly enhances energy storage systems through various mechanisms like increased surface area, improved charge transport, and electrode stability . Nanomaterials—such as nanowires, nanotubes, and nanoparticles—are larger in terms of surface area than similar kinds of materials.