Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Flexible Technologies

CHAPTER 8

Flexible Energy StorageDevices Using Nanomaterials

Victor L. Pushparaj^1,*, Subbalakshmi Sreekala ¹ Omkaram Nalamasu ^1,* Pulickel M. Ajayan ²

¹Materials Science and Engineering Department, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA

²Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA

CONTENTS

Introduction

Nanomaterials for flexible electrodes and separators

Nanomaterials for cathodes

Conclusion

References

INTRODUCTION

Renewable energy, and energy storage, has been one of the key issues addressed in this decade. It is also a prime area of interest for start-up companies and giant corporations. Huge attempts are being made to reduce the carbon footprint and, because of their environmental ...