Development prospects of flexible wearable energy storage devices

Are flexible wearable supercapacitors the future of energy storage?

In recent years, flexible wearable supercapacitors have emerged as a new research trend [2, 3], making supercapacitors the most promising energy-storage devices . Currently, flexible wearable technology is rapidly developing, and numerous flexible wearable devices have emerged, enriching people's daily lives and improving work efficiency.

Are flexible and wearable energy storage systems a necessity?

The escalating demand for smart and portable devices foresees a requisite for power support from flexible and wearable energy storage systems. Upon scrutinizing the integral constituents, the materials involved commonly comprise synthetic elements crafted from polymers.

Why do we need flexible energy storage devices?

To achieve complete and independent wearable devices, it is vital to develop flexible energy storage devices. New-generation flexible electronic devices require flexible and reliable power sources with high energy density, long cycle life, excellent rate capability, and compatible electrolytes and separators.

What are wearable energy storage devices?

Wearable energy storage devices are an emerging technology designed to power the rapidly growing market of wearable electronics, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart clothing, and medical monitoring devices. These devices primarily include flexible batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid energy storage systems.

What are the latest advances in wearable energy storage & harvesting?

This review examines recent significant progress in wearable energy storage and harvesting, focusing on the latest advancements in wearable devices, solar cells, biofuel cells, triboelectric nanogenerators, magnetoelastic gene rators, supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and zinc-ion batteries.

What are the latest advances in energy storage and harvesting systems?

• The latest advancements in energy storage and harvesting systems for wearable healthcare devices are discussed. • Flexible supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, TENGs and other devices are systematically introduced. • Factors influencing wearable energy devices including energy density, power density, and durability are analyzed.