Research and Application Progress of Aerogel Materials in the Field of Batteries and Supercapacitors

Junyong Chen () and Qingyuan Li ()
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Junyong Chen: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Normal University, Jinan 250200, China
Qingyuan Li: Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 19, 1-24

Abstract: Aerogels, characterized by their exceptional porosity, vast specific surface areas, minimal density, and unparalleled thermal insulation capabilities, have become a focal point of attention in the energy sector over the past decade, particularly in the realms of batteries and supercapacitors. This comprehensive review delves into aerogels and their preparation methods, while reviewing their recent applications in batteries and supercapacitors. It delves deeply into the research and development progress, as well as the application advancements of aerogel materials in separators, electrolytes, and electrodes. Furthermore, this article highlights that the research on aerogels still faces some challenges, such as steep costs, sophisticated production steps, and relatively weak overall mechanical strength. Therefore, in the future, it is necessary to further strengthen the fundamental research and technological innovation of aerogel materials, and promote their industrialization process and wide application in the field of energy storage, particularly in the areas of batteries and supercapacitors.

Keywords: aerogel; preparation methods; batteries; supercapacitors; energy storage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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