Chemical design scheme for energy storage materials

What are model hybrid energy storage materials?

We describe model hybrid energy storage materials composed of organic and inorganic constituents. An overview of representative hybrid materials including metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), intercalated layered materials, and ionogels is provided with an emphasis on their material and functional properties enabled by hybridization.

Can 2D materials be used for electrochemical energy storage?

Two-dimensional (2 D) materials are possible candidates, owing to their unique geometry and physicochemical properties. This Review summarizes the latest advances in the development of 2 D materials for electrochemical energy storage.

What materials can be used to develop efficient energy storage (ESS)?

Hence, design engineers are looking for new materials for efficient ESS, and materials scientists have been studying advanced energy materials, employing transition metals and carbonaceous 2D materials, that may be used to develop ESS.

Can hybrid materials be used in energy storage applications?

In this review, we highlight the emerging potential of hybrid materials in energy storage applications, particularly as electrode and electrolyte materials. We describe model hybrid energy storage materials composed of organic and inorganic constituents.

Can electrochemical energy storage be used in supercapacitors & alkali metal-ion batteries?

This Review concerns the design and preparation of such materials, as well as their application in supercapacitors, alkali metal-ion batteries, and metal–air batteries. Electrochemical energy storage is a promising route to relieve the increasing energy and environment crises, owing to its high efficiency and environmentally friendly nature.

Are new materials and design strategies necessary for Next-Generation ESD?

New materials and design strategies are crucial for next-generation ESD. Identifying suitable materials, their functionalization, and architecture is currently complex. This review covers the development, limitations, and future needs of ESS. Challenges, prospects, and future research directions for ESS are outlined.