Metal coated fabric based asymmetric supercapacitor for wearable applications

Pullanchiyodan, A., Manjakkal, L. and Dahiya, R. (2021) Metal coated fabric based asymmetric supercapacitor for wearable applications. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(23), pp. 26208-26214. (doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3058894)

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Abstract

This paper presents a fabric based asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) with metal coated cloths as the electrode and the current collector. Graphite paste printed on silver coated textile (Berlin) is used as the negative electrode and nickel/copper/silver plated fabric (Nora Dell) as the positive electrode. Biocompatible polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-potassium chloride (KCl) gel is used as the electrolyte for ASC fabrication. During the electrochemical process, the metal oxides formed on the Nora Dell fabric contributes to the pseudocapacitance, whereas the graphite electrode forms the electric double layer capacitance. Compared to the Berlin/graphite based symmetric SC, the fabricated ASC shows enhanced performance with an areal capacitance and energy density of 32 mF.cm-2 and 2.8 μWh.cm-2 respectively at a scan rate of 25 mV.s-1. The cyclic stability and self-charging capability of the device with flexible solar cells are also demonstrated as a proof of concept for use in practical applications. The presented energy storage device has potential to be used as a safe and sustainable alternative needed to meet the rapid growth in the field of wearable electronics.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Pullanchiyodan, Dr Abhilash and Dahiya, Professor Ravinder and Manjakkal, Dr Libu
Authors: Pullanchiyodan, A., Manjakkal, L., and Dahiya, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:IEEE Sensors Journal
Publisher:IEEE
ISSN:1530-437X
ISSN (Online):1558-1748
Published Online:11 February 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 IEEE
First Published:First published in IEEE Sensors Journal 21(23): 26208-26214
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
170185Engineering Fellowships for Growth: Printed Tactile SKINRavinder DahiyaEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/M002527/1ENG - Electronics & Nanoscale Engineering
301728Engineering Fellowships for Growth: Printed Tactile SKINRavinder DahiyaEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/R029644/1ENG - Electronics & Nanoscale Engineering
303806FULLY PRINTED FABRIC BASED FLEXIBLE AND SELF HEALING SUPERCAPACITORRavinder DahiyaThe Royal Society (ROYSOC)NIF/R1/182437ENG - Electronics & Nanoscale Engineering
303114Innovative Network for Training in Water and Food Quality using Disposable Sensors,Ravinder DahiyaEuropean Commission (EC)813680ENG - Electronics & Nanoscale Engineering