scholarly journals Development of Lead-Free Nanowire Composites for Energy Storage Applications

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Mendoza ◽  
Md Ashiqur Rahaman Khan ◽  
Mohammad Arif Ishtiaque Shuvo ◽  
Alberto Guerrero ◽  
Yirong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
High Dielectric

There is an increasing demand to improve the energy density of dielectric capacitors for satisfying the next generation material systems. One effective approach is to embed high dielectric constant inclusions such as lead zirconia titanate in polymer matrix. However, with the increasing concerns on environmental safety and biocompatibility, the need to expel lead (Pb) from modern electronics has been receiving more attention. Using high aspect ratio dielectric inclusions such as nanowires could lead to further enhancement of energy density. Therefore, this paper focuses on the development of a lead-free nanowire reinforced polymer matrix capacitor for energy storage application. Lead-free sodium niobate nanowires (NaNbO3) were synthesized using hydrothermal method, followed by mixing them with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix using a solution-casting method for nanocomposites fabrication. Capacitance and breakdown strength of the samples were measured to determine the energy density. The energy density of NaNbO3/PVDF composites was also compared with that of lead-containing (PbTiO3/PVDF) nanocomposites and previously developed Pb()O3/PVDF composites to show the feasibility of replacing lead-containing materials. The energy density of NaNbO3/PVDF capacitor is comparable to those of lead-containing ones, indicating the possibility of expelling lead from high-energy density dielectric capacitors.

Significantly enhanced energy storage performance of flexible composites using sodium bismuth titanate based lead-free fillers

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (42) ◽  
pp. 14910-14918
Author(s):  
Pingan Yang ◽  
Lili Li ◽  
Hongbin Yuan ◽  
Fei Wen ◽  
Peng Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Bismuth Titanate ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Sodium Bismuth Titanate ◽  
Flexible Composites ◽  
Storage Performance

A new lead-free antiferroelectric ceramic NBT–SBT was introduced into PVDF polymer to fabricate composites films, achieving record-high energy density of 15.3 J cm−3 at 500 MV m−1 and meeting the requirement of miniaturization and lightweight device.

scholarly journals Strategies to Improve the Energy Storage Properties of Perovskite Lead-Free Relaxor Ferroelectrics: A Review

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 5742
Author(s):  
Vignaswaran Veerapandiyan ◽  
Federica Benes ◽  
Theresa Gindel ◽  
Marco Deluca
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Relaxor Ferroelectrics ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Energy Storage Properties ◽  
Novel Processing

Electrical energy storage systems (EESSs) with high energy density and power density are essential for the effective miniaturization of future electronic devices. Among different EESSs available in the market, dielectric capacitors relying on swift electronic and ionic polarization-based mechanisms to store and deliver energy already demonstrate high power densities. However, different intrinsic and extrinsic contributions to energy dissipations prevent ceramic-based dielectric capacitors from reaching high recoverable energy density levels. Interestingly, relaxor ferroelectric-based dielectric capacitors, because of their low remnant polarization, show relatively high energy density and thus display great potential for applications requiring high energy density properties. In this study, some of the main strategies to improve the energy density properties of perovskite lead-free relaxor systems are reviewed, including (i) chemical modification at different crystallographic sites, (ii) chemical additives that do not target lattice sites, and (iii) novel processing approaches dedicated to bulk ceramics, thick and thin films, respectively. Recent advancements are summarized concerning the search for relaxor materials with superior energy density properties and the appropriate choice of both composition and processing routes to match various applications’ needs. Finally, future trends in computationally-aided materials design are presented.

scholarly journals Significantly Enhanced Energy Storage Density by Modulating the Aspect Ratio of BaTiO3 Nanofibers

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dou Zhang ◽  
Xuefan Zhou ◽  
James Roscow ◽  
Kechao Zhou ◽  
Lu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Electric Displacement ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Energy Storage Density ◽  
Storage Density

Abstract There is a growing need for high energy density capacitors in modern electric power supplies. The creation of nanocomposite systems based on one-dimensional nanofibers has shown great potential in achieving a high energy density since they can optimize the energy density by exploiting both the high permittivity of ceramic fillers and the high breakdown strength of the polymer matrix. In this paper, BaTiO3 nanofibers (NFs) with different aspect ratio were synthesized by a two-step hydrothermal method and the permittivity and energy storage of the P(VDF-HFP) nanocomposites were investigated. It is found that as the BaTiO3 NF aspect ratio and volume fraction increased the permittivity and maximum electric displacement of the nanocomposites increased, while the breakdown strength decreased. The nanocomposites with the highest aspect ratio BaTiO3 NFs exhibited the highest energy storage density at the same electric field. However, the nanocomposites with the lowest aspect ratio BaTiO3 NFs achieved the maximal energy storage density of 15.48 J/cm3 due to its higher breakdown strength. This contribution provides a potential route to prepare and tailor the properties of high energy density capacitor nanocomposites.

Lead-free BaTiO3–Bi(Zn2/3Nb1/3)O3 weakly coupled relaxor ferroelectric materials for energy storage

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (17) ◽  
pp. 14273-14282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Longwen Wu ◽  
Xiaohui Wang ◽  
Longtu Li
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Ferroelectric Materials ◽  
Relaxor Ferroelectric ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Weakly Coupled ◽  
High Energy Efficiency

High energy density BaTiO3–Bi(Zn2/3Nb1/3)O3 materials with concurrently high energy efficiency.

scholarly journals Enhanced energy density of PVDF-based nanocomposites via a core–shell strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JingJing Xu ◽  
Chao Fu ◽  
Huiying Chu ◽  
Xianyou Wu ◽  
Zhongyang Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Electric Displacement ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Discharge Energy ◽  
Discharge Energy Density

Abstract In recent years, high energy density polymer capacitors have attracted a lot of scientific interest due to their potential applications in advanced power systems and electronic devices. Here, core–shell structured TiO2@SrTiO3@polydamine nanowires (TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs) were synthesized via a combination of surface conversion reaction and in-situ polymerization method, and then incorporated into the poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) matrix. Our results showed that a small amount of TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs can simultaneously enhance the breakdown strength and electric displacement of nanocomposite (NC) films, resulting in improved energy storage capability. The 5 wt% TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs/PVDF NC demonstrates 1.72 times higher maximum discharge energy density compared to pristine PVDF (10.34 J/cm3 at 198 MV/m vs. 6.01 J/cm3 at 170 MV/m). In addition, the NC with 5 wt% TiO2@SrTiO3@PDA NWs also demonstrates an excellent charge–discharge efficiency (69% at 198 MV/m). Enhanced energy storage performance is due to hierarchical interfacial polarization among their multiple interfaces, the large aspect ratio as well as surface modification of the TiO2@SrTiO3 NWs. The results of this study provide guidelines and a foundation for the preparation of the polymer NCs with an outstanding discharge energy density.

scholarly journals Perspectives and challenges for lead-free energy-storage multilayer ceramic capacitors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1153-1193
Author(s):  
Peiyao Zhao ◽  
Ziming Cai ◽  
Longwen Wu ◽  
Chaoqiong Zhu ◽  
Longtu Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors ◽  
Multilayer Ceramic

AbstractThe growing demand for high-power-density electric and electronic systems has encouraged the development of energy-storage capacitors with attributes such as high energy density, high capacitance density, high voltage and frequency, low weight, high-temperature operability, and environmental friendliness. Compared with their electrolytic and film counterparts, energy-storage multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) stand out for their extremely low equivalent series resistance and equivalent series inductance, high current handling capability, and high-temperature stability. These characteristics are important for applications including fast-switching third-generation wide-bandgap semiconductors in electric vehicles, 5G base stations, clean energy generation, and smart grids. There have been numerous reports on state-of-the-art MLCC energy-storage solutions. However, lead-free capacitors generally have a low-energy density, and high-energy density capacitors frequently contain lead, which is a key issue that hinders their broad application. In this review, we present perspectives and challenges for lead-free energy-storage MLCCs. Initially, the energy-storage mechanism and device characterization are introduced; then, dielectric ceramics for energy-storage applications with aspects of composition and structural optimization are summarized. Progress on state-of-the-art energy-storage MLCCs is discussed after elaboration of the fabrication process and structural design of the electrode. Emerging applications of energy-storage MLCCs are then discussed in terms of advanced pulsed power sources and high-density power converters from a theoretical and technological point of view. Finally, the challenges and future prospects for industrialization of lab-scale lead-free energy-storage MLCCs are discussed.

Achieved High Energy Density and Excellent Thermal Stability in (1-x)(Bi0.5Na0.5)0.94Ba0.06TiO3-xBi(Mg0.5Ti0.5)O3 Relaxor Ferroelectric Thin Films

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Yan ◽  
Baijie Song ◽  
Kun Zhu ◽  
Liuxue Xu ◽  
Bo Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Relaxor Behavior ◽  
Moderate Amount ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability

Abstract In this work, lead-free (1-x)(Bi0.5Na0.5)0.94Ba0.06TiO3-xBi(Mg0.5Ti0.5)O3 (abbreviated as BNBT-xBMT, x = 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6) thin films were prepared on Pt/Ti/SiO2/Si substrates using sol-gel method. The microstructures, dielectric and energy storage properties were investigated. The results showed that the addition of BMT disrupted the long-range ferroelectric order and enhanced the relaxor behavior of BNBT-xBMT thin films. In addition, the leakage current density of thin films was also reduced by the doping of moderate amount of BMT. A high recoverable energy density of 34.36 J/cm3 with an efficiency of 56.63% was achieved in the BNBT-0.5BMT thin film under the electric field of 2149 kV/cm. Furthermore, BNBT-0.5BMT thin film exhibited superior stability in the temperature range of 30°C − 145°C and frequency range of 500 Hz − 5 kHz, as well as long-term fatigue durability after 1 × 105 cycles. These results suggest that BNBT-0.5BMT thin film may be a promising material for lead-free dielectric energy storage applications.

Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Interleaves for Multifunctional Fiber Reinforced Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 138-145
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Ehlert ◽  
Hai Xiong Tang ◽  
Natalie R. Meeks ◽  
Henry A. Sodano
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Polyvinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composites ◽  
Structural Reinforcement

The integration of energy storage into structural multifunctional materials has found use in a wide variety of applications, such as future air and ground vehicles. However, the present realization of these materials cannot be used to increase the structural properties thus limiting its future use in these applications. Here, we developed a novel multifunctional composite material using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) interleaves in carbon fiber composites. The carbon fibers function as both the structural reinforcement as well as the electrodes for the dielectric polymer. It has shown that energy storage functionality can be added into the composites with no reduction in the short beam shear strength. Currently, the breakdown strength is low due to challenges in the processing of the composites and the potential for regions of reduced thickness during pressing. In future research, the manufacturing process of the composites will be investigated to improve the breakdown strength in order to obtain high energy density in addition to preserving the outstanding mechanical properties. This new multifunctional material will open a door to the development of advanced structures that distribute energy storage throughout the composite thus eliminating their current ad hoc implementation.

scholarly journals Improved Energy Storage Performance of Linear Dielectric Polymer Nanodielectrics with Polydopamine coated BN Nanosheets

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Wang ◽  
Yunchuan Xie ◽  
Jingjing Liu ◽  
Zhicheng Zhang ◽  
Qiang Zhuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Surface Coating ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Storage Performance ◽  
2D Structure ◽  
Dielectric Polymer

Polymer-based nanodielectrics have been intensively investigated for their potential application as energy storage capacitors. However, their relatively low energy density (Ue) and discharging efficiency (η) may greatly limit their practical usage. In present work, high insulating two-dimensional boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS), were introduced into a linear dielectric polymer (P(VDF-TrFE-CTFE)-g-PMMA) matrix to enhance the energy storage performance of the composite. Thanks to the surface coating of polydopamine (PDA) on BN nanosheets, the composite filled with 6 wt% coated BNNS (mBNNS) exhibits significantly improved breakdown strength (Eb) of 540 MV/m and an energy density (Ue) of 11 J/cm3, which are increased by 23% and 100%, respectively as compared with the composite filled with the same content of pristine BNNS. Meanwhile, η of both composites is well retained at around 70% even under a high voltage of 400 MV/m, which is superior to most of the reported composites. This work suggests that complexing polymer matrix with linear dielectric properties with surface coated BNNS fillers with high insulating 2D structure might be a facile strategy to achieve composite dielectrics with simultaneously high energy density and high discharging efficiency.

Enhanced antiferroelectric phase stability in La-doped AgNbO3: perspectives from the microstructure to energy storage properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 2225-2232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Gao ◽  
Yichi Zhang ◽  
Lei Zhao ◽  
Kai-Yang Lee ◽  
Qing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Phase Stability ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Antiferroelectric Phase ◽  
Energy Storage Properties ◽  
La Doped ◽  
Storage Properties

High energy density was achieved in lead-free La-doped AgNbO3 antiferroelectric ceramics.

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