Novel Asymmetric Supercapacitors for High-Efficiency Storage
Asymmetric Supercapacitors and their Synthesis Thereof
Tags: IIT Madras, India, Energy & Environment, Science & Exploration
IIT Madras has developed asymmetric supercapacitors with a novel core-shell nanofiber design that improves energy storage performance by addressing the limitations of MnO₂ conductivity and rate capability. The technology utilizes electrospinning, hydrothermal coating, and calcination processes to create optimized electrodes, offering high conductivity, surface area, and efficiency. Applications span portable electronics, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and aerospace systems. This scalable and cost-effective technology provides improved reliability and charge-discharge cycling. The innovation is protected by a granted patent (IN 434937), showcasing its advanced contributions to energy storage devices.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Device; Material
TRL: 3 - proof of concept with needs validated
Industry or Tech Area: Battery Storage & Portable Power; Nanotechnology
