Ultrahigh-rate and high-frequency MXene micro-supercapacitors for kHz AC line-filtering

Harnessing energy from the environment promotes the rapid development of micro-power generators and relevant power management modules of alternating current (AC) line-filtering to obtain a stabilized direct current (DC) output for storage and use. Micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) with miniaturized volume and high-frequency response are regarded as a critical component in filtering circuits for microscale power conversion. Here, we reported the fabrication of the wafer-sized planar MSCs (M-MSCs) based on 2D Ti_(2)C_(2)T_(6) MXene using a photolithography technique. The M-MSCs exhibited an areal capacitance of 153 μF cm^(-2) and a frequency characteristic (f_(0)) of 5.6 k Hz in aqueous electrolyte. Moreover, by employing suitable ionic liquid as electrolyte, the voltage window was expanded to 2 V and the f_(0) could be pushed to 6.6 k Hz relying on the electrical double-layer mechanism and lower adsorption energy while maintaining quasi-rectangular cyclic voltammogram curves at 5000 V s^(-1). Furthermore, the integrated MSCs pack was constructed and exhibited excellent rectifying ability by filtering various highfrequency 5000 Hz AC signals with different waveforms into stable DC outputs. Such ultrahigh-rate and high-voltage M-MSCs module for k Hz AC line-filtering would be potentially integrated with customizable electronics to realize on-chip rectifiers in high-density integrated circuit.

Recent advances in micro-supercapacitors for AC line-filtering performance:From fundamental models to emerging applications

Recently,micro-supercapacitors(MSCs)have undergone major development as next-generation micro-electrochemical energy storage devices for self-powered,integrated,and wearable systems,thanks to their excellent performance capability.In particular,their rapid frequency response characteristics make them potential candidates to replace conventional capacitors and function as alternating current(AC)line filters to rectify pulse energy or as current ripple filters in the kHz range.However,few papers have been published about the associated fundamental device components,architectures,and correct characterization of MSCs applied in filter applications.In addition,it is a huge challenge to achieve a balance between capacitance and frequency response,not yet to be overcome.This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in MSCs for AC line-filtering,from fundamental mechanisms to appropriate characterization and emerging applications.Special attention is given to progress in microfabrication strategies,electrode materials,and electrolytes for high-frequency MSCs.We also present perspectives and insights into the development of MSCs in different frequency ranges for AC line-filtering applications.

High Density 3D Carbon Tube Nanoarray Electrode Boosting the Capacitance of Filter Capacitor

Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs)with fast frequency response are regarded as small-scale alternatives to the commercial bulky aluminum electrolytic capacitors.Creating carbon-based nanoarray electrodes with precise alignment and smooth ion channels is crucial for enhancing EDLCs’performance.However,controlling the density of macropore-dominated nanoarray electrodes poses challenges in boosting the capacitance of line-filtering EDLCs.Herein,a simple technique to finely adjust the vertical-pore diameter and inter-spacing in three-dimensional nanoporous anodic aluminum oxide(3D-AAO)template is achieved,and 3D compactly arranged carbon tube(3D-CACT)nanoarrays are created as electrodes for symmetrical EDLCs using nanoporous 3D-AAO template-assisted chemical vapor deposition of carbon.The 3D-CACT electrodes demonstrate a high surface area of 253.0 m^(2) g^(−1),a D/G band intensity ratio of 0.94,and a C/O atomic ratio of 8.As a result,the high-density 3D-CT nanoarray-based sandwich-type EDLCs demonstrate a record high specific areal capacitance of 3.23 mF cm^(-2) at 120 Hz and exceptional fast frequency response due to the vertically aligned and highly ordered nanoarray of closely packed CT units.The 3D-CT nanoarray electrode-based EDLCs could serve as line filters in integrated circuits,aiding power system miniaturization.