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Multifunctional Energy Storage and Conversion Devices
Author(s) -
Huang Yan,
Zhu Minshen,
Huang Yang,
Pei Zengxia,
Li Hongfei,
Wang Zifeng,
Xue Qi,
Zhi Chunyi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201601928
Subject(s) - electronics , photodetection , energy storage , materials science , responsivity , electrochromic devices , wearable technology , smart material , energy transformation , energy harvesting , computer science , nanotechnology , photovoltaic system , electrochromism , energy (signal processing) , wearable computer , electrical engineering , embedded system , photodetector , engineering , optoelectronics , mathematics , chemistry , power (physics) , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics , statistics , physics , electrode
Multifunctional energy storage and conversion devices that incorporate novel features and functions in intelligent and interactive modes, represent a radical advance in consumer products, such as wearable electronics, healthcare devices, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, smart household, and space satellites, etc. Here, smart energy devices are defined to be energy devices that are responsive to changes in configurational integrity, voltage, mechanical deformation, light, and temperature, called self‐healability, electrochromism, shape memory, photodetection, and thermal responsivity. Advisable materials, device designs, and performances are crucial for the development of energy electronics endowed with these smart functions. Integrating these smart functions in energy storage and conversion devices gives rise to great challenges from the viewpoint of both understanding the fundamental mechanisms and practical implementation. Current state‐of‐art examples of these smart multifunctional energy devices, pertinent to materials, fabrication strategies, and performances, are highlighted. In addition, current challenges and potential solutions from materials synthesis to device performances are discussed. Finally, some important directions in this fast developing field are considered to further expand their application.