This article covers the development of transparent and flexible supercapacitors by researchers at Edinburgh Napier University.
Transparent and flexible supercapacitors unveiled by researchers
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Advanced 3D carbon tube supercapacitors for AC line filtering
This article discusses the development of 3D multi-layer carbon tube (MLCT) supercapacitors for AC line filtering.
Nitrogen-Doped Porous carbon anode for high-performance Potassium-Ion hybrid supercapacitors
Nitrogen-doped porous carbon anode improves potassium-ion hybrid supercapacitors’ capacity, cycle life, and energy storage efficiency.
Additive manufacturing of monolithic supercapacitors with biopolymer separator
Additive manufacturing of monolithic supercapacitors enhances performance and eco-friendliness, ideal for IoT applications.
What is a resistor?
This article explains the basic definition of electrical resistance, What a resistor is? as a passive electronic component, and its main application...
Disposable resistors, supercapacitors or transistors on sheet of paper
Researchers from the State University of New York at Binghamton reported in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces a prototype circuit board with...
Supercapacitors features and measurement
The time constant of capacitors is the time needed to discharge a loaded capacitor through the insulation resistance (IR) to 1/e (~37%) of the...
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
This article provides an in-depth overview of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, highlighting their construction, features, and types.
Insulation Resistance, DCL Leakage Current And Breakdown Voltage
Insulation resistance (IR) measures a capacitor’s charge retention and self-discharge prevention, affecting overall performance.
Supercapacitors introduction and construction
Supercapacitors are used as DC energy storage media, short high-power charge storage (automotive start-stop systems), backup for semiconductor...
Dipoles
Dipoles in capacitors align with electric fields, enhancing capacitance. Their behavior varies with frequency, affecting capacitance over time.
Capacitance calculation and connections
The post discusses different methods of connecting capacitors and how it affects total capacitance: parallel connection, series connection, mixed dielectrics, capacitor geometry and standardization.
Capacitance and dielectrics
The post explains how capacitance in a capacitor is determined by factors such as the characteristics of the dielectric material.
Capacitor symbols
Explanation of electrolytic capacitors, covering materials, construction, electrolyte types, applications, and performance factors.
Capacitor technologies overview
An overview of capacitor technologies, discussing the major types of fixed capacitors: electrostatic, electrolytic, and supercapacitors.
Electrolytic capacitors
Explanation of electrolytic capacitors, covering materials, construction, electrolyte types, applications, and performance factors.
Glass, MICA, Air and Vacuum capacitors
Overview of Glass, Mica, Air, and Vacuum capacitors, highlighting their construction, applications, and performance.
What is a capacitor?
“What is a capacitor?” explains about various capacitor technologies, such as air/vacuum, aluminum, ceramic, film, and supercapacitors, their basic structure and their uses.
Capacitors losses versus frequency
Capacitor losses versus frequency depend on dielectric dipoles, with polar materials showing resonance peaks due to dipole reactions at specific frequencies.
Series vs Parallel capacitors equivalent circuits
Differences between Series vs Parallel equivalent circuits for capacitors, focusing on impedance, ESR, and dissipation factor in high-frequency applications.