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Mesoporous Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
Author(s) -
Zu Lianhai,
Zhang Wei,
Qu Longbing,
Liu Liangliang,
Li Wei,
Yu Aibing,
Zhao Dongyuan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced energy materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.08
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1614-6840
pISSN - 1614-6832
DOI - 10.1002/aenm.202002152
Subject(s) - mesoporous material , materials science , supercapacitor , energy storage , electrochemical energy conversion , nanotechnology , energy transformation , electrode , electrochemistry , electrochemical energy storage , power (physics) , catalysis , biochemistry , chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics , thermodynamics
Developing high‐performance electrode materials is an urgent requirement for next‐generation energy conversion and storage systems. Due to the exceptional features, mesoporous materials have shown great potential to achieve high‐performance electrodes with high energy/power density, long lifetime, increased interfacial reaction activity, and enhanced kinetics. In this Essay, applications of mesoporous materials are reviewed in electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. The synthesis, structure, and properties of mesoporous materials and their performance in rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and electrolyzers are discussed, providing practical details and enlightening comments on the construction of high‐performance mesoporous electrodes. Lastly, the research challenges and perspectives on mesoporous materials for the future development of energy conversion and storage devices are assessed.