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http://dx.doi.org/10.7464/ksct.2021.27.4.277

Recent Research Trends of Supercapacitors for Energy Storage Systems  

Son, MyungSuk (Advanced Research Center for Future Energy, Dongguk University, Gyeongju Campus)
Ryu, JunHyung (Advanced Research Center for Future Energy, Dongguk University, Gyeongju Campus)
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Clean Technology / v.27, no.4, 2021 , pp. 277-290 More about this Journal
Abstract
A supercapacitor, also called an ultracapacitor or an electrochemical capacitor, stores electrochemical energy by the adsorption/desorption of electrolytic ions or a fast and reversible redox reaction at the electrode surface, which is distinct from the chemical reaction of a battery. A supercapacitor features high specific power, high capacitance, almost infinite cyclability (~ 100,000 cycle), short charging time, good stability, low maintenance cost, and fast frequency response. Supercapacitors have been used in electronic devices to meet the requirements of rapid charging/discharging, such as for memory back-up, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Also, their use is being extended to transportation and large industry applications that require high power/energy density, such as for electric vehicles and power quality systems of smart grids. In power generation using intermittent power sources such as solar and wind, a supercapacitor is configured in the energy storage system together with a battery to compensate for the relatively slow charging/discharging time of the battery, to contribute to extending the lifecycle of the battery, and to improve the system power quality. This article provides a concise overview of the principles, mechanisms, and classification of energy storage of supercapacitors in accordance with the electrode materials. Also, it provides a review of the status of recent research and patent, product, and market trends in supercapacitor technology. There are many challenges to be solved to meet industrial demands such as for high voltage module technologies, high efficiency charging, safety, performance improvement, and competitive prices.
Keywords
Supercapacitor; Energy storage system; Electric energy storage; Electrochemical capacitor; Ultracapacitor;
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