Capacitive energy storage from single pore to porous electrode identified by frequency response analysis

Rate capability,peak power,and energy density are of vital importance for the capacitive energy storage(CES)of electrochemical energy devices.The frequency response analysis(FRA)is regarded as an efficient tool in studying the CES.In the present work,a bi-scale impedance transmission line model(TLM)is firstly developed for a single pore to a porous electrode.Not only the TLM of the single pore is reparameterized but also the particle packing compactness is defined in the bi-scale.Subsequently,the CES properties are identified by FRA,focused on rate capability vs.characteristic frequency,peak power vs.equivalent series resistance,and energy density vs.low frequency limiting capacitance for a single pore to a porous electrode.Based on these relationships,the CES properties are numerically simulated and theoretically predicted for a single pore to a porous electrode in terms of intra-particle pore length,intra-particle pore diameter,inter-particle pore diameter,electrolyte conductivity,interfacial capacitance&exponent factor,electrode thickness,electrode apparent surface area,and particle packing compactness.Finally,the experimental diagnosis of four supercapacitors(SCs)with different electrode thicknesses is conducted for validating the bi-scale TLM and gaining an insight into the CES properties for a porous electrode to a single pore.The calculating results suggest,to some extent,the inter-particle pore plays a more critical role than the intra-particle pore in the CES properties such as the rate capability and the peak power density for a single pore to a porous electrode.Hence,in order to design a better porous electrode,more attention should be given to the inter-particle pore.

Dipolar Glass Polymers for Capacitive Energy Storage at Room Temperatures and Elevated Temperatures

Dielectric polymers are the materials of choice for high energy density film capacitors.The increasing demand for advanced electrical systems requires dielectric polymers to operate efficiently under extreme conditions,especially at elevated temperatures.However,the low permittivity and relatively low operating temperature of dielectric polymers limit the high-temperature capacitive energy storage applications.Fortunately,dipolar glass polymers are demonstrated as the preferred materials to achieve high dielectric constant,low dielectric loss and high energy density at elevated temperatures.In this review,we critically elaborate on the recent progress of dipolar glass polymers based on orientational polarization from molecular engineering.In addition,the general design considerations and various dipole moment entities of dipolar glass polymers are described in detail.High dipolar moment,high dipole density and rotation freedom of dipoles are essential for dipolar glass polymers to gain superior dielectric and energy storage properties.Challenges and future opportunities for dipolar glass polymers towards high-temperature energy storage applications are also provided.