Structural supercapacitors

Research

International landscape

The growing field of structural power composites research can be visualised using research maps showing the connections between institutions internationally.

Carbon aerogel synthesis

Constituent material development

The main constituents of a structural supercapacitor composite include the electrodes/reinforcement, multifunctional matrix (structural electrolyte), separator and current collector.

Research 1

Device architecture

Device architecture, fabrication and characterisation

Developing the chemistry and synthesis conditions to produce supercapacitor materials coupled with innovative engineering of the architecture enables complete control over all aspects of the device.
Woven fabric model

Multifunctional modelling

Modelling is an important process to understand the system and to guide the experimental processes/layup. A multiphysics model enables virtual testing of samples and accelerates development and output.

Research 2

Car boot lid

Scale-up, assembly and demonstration

Scaling up structural power composites from individual cells to multicell devices and larger scale structures requires addressing a number of scientific/engineering challenges such as current collection and encapsulation.
Battery car

Multifunctional design and applications

Case studies for application and adoption of structural power composites is highlighting how these structures will impact daily-life as we create, store and consume energy differently.