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Researchers have developed graphene-based supercapacitors that are flexible and adaptable.
These supercapacitors are crucial for powering wearable and portable electronics.
The technology could power devices like medical implants, environmental sensors, and low-power electronics.
Graphene supercapacitors
Graphene : A form of carbon known for its strength, flexibility, and excellent conductivity, making it ideal for use in energy storage devices.
Supercapacitors : Devices that store energy and release it quickly, used for applications requiring rapid charge and discharge cycles (like in electronics).
The supercapacitors are made on flexible substrates, such as polyamide (LIG or laser-induced graphene) and paper (LIrGO or laser-induced graphene dioxide), using a laser engraving process.
LIG has a highly porous structure, making it ideal for ion transport, improving energy storage.
LIrGO is environmentally friendly and recyclable.
The supercapacitors made from polyamide (LIG) showed higher capacitance and energy density, making them more efficient than those made from paper.
The supercapacitors can bend and stretch without breaking, making them ideal for flexible electronics.
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