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Progress of Photocapacitors

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Marina FreitagORCiD

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Abstract

© 2023 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society. In response to the current trend of miniaturization of electronic devices and sensors, the complementary coupling of high-efficiency energy conversion and low-loss energy storage technologies has given rise to the development of photocapacitors (PCs), which combine energy conversion and storage in a single device. Photovoltaic systems integrated with supercapacitors offer unique light conversion and storage capabilities, resulting in improved overall efficiency over the past decade. Consequently, researchers have explored a wide range of device combinations, materials, and characterization techniques. This review provides a comprehensive overview of photocapacitors, including their configurations, operating mechanisms, manufacturing techniques, and materials, with a focus on emerging applications in small wireless devices, Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of Everything (IoE). Furthermore, we highlight the importance of cutting-edge materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and organic materials for supercapacitors, as well as novel materials in photovoltaics, in advancing PCs for a carbon-free, sustainable society. We also evaluate the potential development, prospects, and application scenarios of this emerging area of research.

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Author(s): Flores-Diaz N, De Rossi F, Das A, Deepa M, Brunetti F, Freitag M

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Chemical Reviews

Year: 2023

Volume: 123

Issue: 15

Pages: 9327-9355

Print publication date: 09/08/2023

Online publication date: 09/06/2023

Acceptance date: 02/04/2018

ISSN (print): 0009-2665

ISSN (electronic): 1520-6890

Publisher: American Chemical Society

URL: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00773

DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00773

PubMed id: 37294781

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