Supercapacitor

In an exciting example of what so-called structural batteries could look like, scientists have developed a "power suit" for electric vehicles that could not only extend their range, but give them a handy boost in acceleration at the same time.

Scientists have developed a new type of supercapacitor with the kind of flexibility and durability needed to feature in footwear and clothing, along with other devices making up the Internet of Things.

Although digital body-temperature thermometers may be easier to read than their analog counterparts, there's always the chance that their battery will go flat. That's where the BCool comes in, as you just give it a few shakes to power it up.

An interesting new research project out of Sweden's Linköping University has demonstrated how plant roots can be used as energy storage devices, by watering them with a special solution to make their roots electrically conductive.

Scientists in China have demonstrated a creative approach to flexible energy storage, designing a novel supercapacitor that maintains high capacity when stretched and twisted thanks to accordion-style wrinkles.

By combining miniaturized electronics with some origami-inspired fabrication, scientists have developed what they say is the smallest microsupercapacitor in existence. It's smaller than a speck of a dust but boasts a similar voltage to a AAA battery.

The supercar that widened eyes and hastened heartbeats of children and wealthy businessmen throughout the 1980s is back. Lamborghini's new Countach LPI 800-4 debuts as a Countach for 2021, with modernized styling and a supercapacitor V12 hybrid 4WD.

Along with their batteries, many electric cars now utilize supercapacitors for tasks such as quickly delivering power while accelerating. Thanks to new research, a key component of such devices could soon be made from waste tamarind shells.

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have added another hybrid supercapacitor design to the mix, promising the near-instant charge and discharge of a supercap with vastly improved energy storage on par with NiMH batteries.

Texas A&M University researchers have developed a plant-based supercapacitor with excellent electrochemical performance, demonstrating how sustainable materials can be used to develop more eco-friendly energy storage solutions.

Were key components for supercapactirors to come from sustainable sources that would only add to their appeal, and scientists are offering up this possibility in the form of a nanomaterial made from upcycled plastic waste.

Boring old bricks might not seem like something that can really be made high-tech, but researchers keep proving us wrong. Now, a team has found a way to turn bricks into energy storage devices, using them to power a green LED in a proof of concept study.