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Flexible asymmetric electrochemical cells using nano graphene platelet as an electrode material

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OSTI ID:1532087

A flexible, asymmetric electrochemical cell comprising: (A) A sheet of graphene paper as first electrode comprising nano graphene platelets having a platelet thickness less than 1 nm, wherein the first electrode has electrolyte-accessible pores; (B) A thin-film or paper-like first separator and electrolyte; and (C) A thin-film or paper-like second electrode which is different in composition than the first electrode; wherein the separator is sandwiched between the first and second electrode to form a flexible laminate configuration. The asymmetric supercapacitor cells with different NGP-based electrodes exhibit an exceptionally high capacitance, specific energy, and stable and long cycle life.

Research Organization:
Nanotek Instruments, Inc., Dayton, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
Nanotek Instruments, Inc. (Dayton, OH)
Patent Number(s):
9,979,060
Application Number:
15/463,531
OSTI ID:
1532087
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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