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Bendable - Graphene supercapacitor with high energy density - University College  London

United Kingdom

A new bendable supercapacitor made from graphene, which charges quickly & safely stores a record-high level of energy for use over a long period, has been developed by  University College  London ( UCL) and  Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers.

The first author of the study, Dr. Zhuangnan Li (UCL Chemistry), said “our new  supercapacitor is extremely promising for next-generation  energy storage technology."
 

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Innovation Themes:  Bendable supercapacitor, Graphene-based supercapacitor, Improved energy density, and safety than batteries.

Relevant for

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Power electronics engineer
  • Microelectronics engineer
  • Chemical engineer
  • Electrochemical engineer
  • Material sciences professional

Innovation sector

  • Energy efficiency
  • Energy storage

Domain

Energy Efficiency

Energy storage

Sustainable transport

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

University researcher

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry