This manuscript explores the diverse and evolving landscape of advanced ceramics in energy storage applications. With a focus on addressing the pressing demands of
Cement-based materials are the main component of exposed building surfaces. However, cements encounter challenges in the development of building energy storage, due to
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electrochemical energy storage (EES), the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a keystone for innovation in material
For enormous scale power and highly energetic storage applications, such as bulk energy, auxiliary, and transmission infrastructure services, pumped hydro storage and
The quest for sustainable energy storage solutions is more critical than ever, with the rise in global energy demand and the urgency of transition from fossil fuels to
High-entropy electrolyte solutions (HEESs) are emerging as a transformative method to enhance the performance of electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs).
Check for updates Proton conduction in hydrogen-bond-rich protic electrolytes enables fast mass and charge transport, crucial for electrochemical energy storage and power conversion.
High-entropy systems can present a range of striking physical properties, but mainly involve metal alloys. Here, using low-energy proton irradiation, a high-entropy
In this introductory chapter, we discuss the most important aspect of this kind of energy storage from a historical perspective also introducing definitions and briefly examining the most
Structural composite energy storage devices (SCESDs) which enable both structural mechanical load bearing (sufficient stiffness and strength) and electrochemical
Cement-based batteries (CBBs) are an emerging category of multifunctional materials that combine structural load-bearing capacity with
The ever-increasing consumption of energy has driven the fast development of renewable energy technologies to reduce air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gas.
Given the escalating demand for wearable electronics, there is an urgent need to explore cost-effective and environmentally friendly flexible energy storage devices with exceptional
Electrochemical capacitors are known for their fast charging and superior energy storage capabilities and have emerged as a key energy storage solution for efficient and
These highlight the increasing demand to explore advanced materials that enhance the efficiency, durability, capacity, and performance of battery-based electrochemical
This latter aspect is particularly relevant in electrochemical energy storage, as materials undergo electrode formulation, calendering, electrolyte filling, cell assembly and
Cement-based materials are the main component of exposed building surfaces. However, cements encounter challenges in the development
As the world works to move away from traditional energy sources, effective efficient energy storage devices have become a key factor for success. The emergence of
Living in a world of heavy industrialization and confronted by the ever-deteriorating environment, the human race is now undertaking serious efforts to reach the target of carbon neutrality. One
Electrochemical energy storage (EES) systems demand electrode materials with high power density, energy density, and long cycle life. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are
Advanced electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs) are essential for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources, ensuring energy security, driving the
For electrochemical energy storage devices, the electrode material is the key factor to determine their charge storage capacity. Research shows that the traditional pow-der electrode with
The development of efficient, high-energy and high-power electrochemical energy-storage devices requires a systems-level holistic approach, rather than focusing on the
Significantly, the functionalized BGPEs with self‐healing, stretchability, and thermotolerant abilities are emphasized. Finally, the remaining challenges and future directions
Growing demand for rapid and durable energy storage solutions in portable electronics and electric vehicles has led to the development of structural supercapacitors
Flow batteries represent a distinctive category of electrochemical energy storage systems characterized by their unique architecture, where energy capacity and power output
Among the various electrochemical energy storage systems, Li/Na-ion batteries become most commonly used to power electric vehicles and portable electronics because of
Recent advances on nanocellulose-based composites consisting of nanocellulose and other electrochemical materials for emerging flexible energy-storage
Emphases are made on the progress made on the fabrication, electrode material, electrolyte, and economic aspects of different electrochemical energy storage
For electrochemical energy storage, two essential components are the specific energy and specific power. Other critical requirements are the ability to charge and discharge
High-strength composite materials for electrochemical energy storage is attractive for mobile systems. Here the authors demonstrate high-performance load-bearing integrated
CSSCs demonstrate high cycle stability and promising electrochemical properties, whereas cement-based batteries require further advancements in cycling
