Carbon Nanotubes: Applications to Energy Storage Devices

Amin, Ruhul; Kumar, P. Ramesh; Belharouak, Ilias

doi:10.5772/intechopen.94155

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“…CNTs have been used in energy storage systems such as alkali metal ion batteries [45], supercapacitors [46], and fuel cells [47]. CNTs are employed as an additive to boost electronic conductivity of cathode and anode materials in supercapacitors and fuel cells [48].…”

Section: Carbon Nanotubes (Cnts)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Energy Storage Devices: Design Small and Store Big

Yogeswari¹,

Khan

Kumar³

et al. 2022

Journal of Nanomaterials

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Energy storage is the process of storing previously generated energy for future usage in order to meet energy demands. The need for high-power density energy storage materials is growing across the board. The high ionic transport, superior electronic conductivity, rapid ion diffusion, high current tolerance, etc. are few among the numerous factors that can be considered the versatilities of nanomaterials. This makes the nanomaterials suitable for energy storage applications. According to the allied market research, the global nanotechnology in energy industry was estimated at $139.7 million in 2020 and is anticipated to hit $384.8 million by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% from 2021 to 2030. The extraordinary and improved properties of carbon-based nanomaterials and their tunable surface chemistry authorize them to be used in design of competent high-energy and high-power energy storage devices. Recent research and future progress focus on effective usage of low-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage systems. In particular, versatile carbon nanomaterials with multifunctional capabilities have attracted incredible attention in different types of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices. Engineering the carbon-based nanomaterials with efficient energy storage and remarkable conversion ability embraces the promise of creating a new path for their future development. This article reviews the role of few carbon-based nanomaterials in efficiently increasing the competence and dependability of energy storage applications.

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Section: Carbon Nanotubes (Cnts)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Energy Storage Devices: Design Small and Store Big

Yogeswari¹,

Khan

Kumar³

et al. 2022

Journal of Nanomaterials

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“…Studies have shown that applying the CNTs as energy storage can improve the performance of electrochemical cells. It was determined that the variation of the lithium diffusion coefficient DLi with the activities of Li-ion in MWNTs electrodes was inversed (Amin, Kumar, & Belharouak, 2020).…”

Section: Energy Storagementioning

confidence: 99%

Current Researches on Novel Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

2022

EAJSE

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Nanostructured materials are of extraordinary intrigued within the vitality capacity and change field due to their great mechanical and electrical properties. Carbon nanotubes are substances which have been shown those properties. They are an interesting nanostructure that has promising possibilities for future applications. CNTs have different allotropes such as fullerenes, CNTs and graphene. They have been subjects of wide investigate intrigued due to their potential for novel applications spread over the logical range. Graphene to a great extent considered the essential of all carbon allotropes can be formed to make 0D fullerene or rolled to create 1D CNTs. CNTs come in numerous shapes which shift by diameter and by the course of action of their hexagonal clusters within the grid. These contrasts result in the changes to the thickness of electronic states and give each sort of CNTs one of a kind of electrical and basic properties. Progresses in synthesis and decontamination have given analysts get to higher quality materials which has empowered distant better and improved understanding of their properties and their guarantee for future electronic applications.

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“…It is used as electrodes in supercapacitor and lithium ion batteries owing to its extraordinary tensile strength, electrical conductivity as well as ultrahigh surface region. Energy storage devices employ CNTs as additives in order to increase electrical conductivity of cathode and also as anode components [49,50].…”

Section: Energy Storage Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advanced Carbon Materials for Sustainable and Emerging Applications

Bashir¹,

Mehvish²,

Khalil³

2021

21st Century Advanced Carbon Materials for Engineering Applications - A Comprehensive Handbook

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Advanced carbon nanomaterials, which comprises fullerene, graphene, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered as backbone of engineering and scientific Innovation due to their versatile chemical, physical and electrical properties. Sustainable carbon materials are fabricated using different physical and chemical methods, respectively. Moreover, fabrication methods are used to achieve advanced carbon monoliths which are constituents with desirable properties. Keeping a view of desirable monoliths, diverse allotropes of advanced carbon nanomaterials are mostly employed in renewable energy resources, organic photovoltaic, and energy conservation technology, respectively. Carbon nanomaterials offer tremendous potential for enhancing biology and drug delivery because of biocompatibility. The proposed chapter grants a variety of fabrications methods for sustainable carbon materials as well as highlights the miscellaneous applications. Further, graphene, carbon nanotube (CNT) and fullerene are considered as fast and effective nanocarriers for delivering therapeutic molecules. As advanced carbon materials have controllable porous structure, high surface area, high conductivity, high temperature stability, excellent anti-corrosion property and compatibility in composite materials so they can be employed in energy storage as electrocatalysts, electro-conductive additives, intercalation hosts and ideal substrate for active materials. Meanwhile, the chapter sums up the required demands of advanced carbon materials for technological innovation and scientific applied research.

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Carbon Nanotubes: Applications to Energy Storage Devices

Cited by 12 publications

References 102 publications

Role of Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Energy Storage Devices: Design Small and Store Big

Role of Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Energy Storage Devices: Design Small and Store Big

Current Researches on Novel Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

Advanced Carbon Materials for Sustainable and Emerging Applications

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