Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review

A supercapacitor is an energy storage device that has the advantage of rapidly storing and releasing energy compared to traditional batteries. One powerful method for creating a wide range of materials is combustion synthesis, which relies on self-sustained chemical reactions. Specifically, solution...

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Main Authors: Narek Sisakyan, Gayane Chilingaryan, Aram Manukyan, Alexander S. Mukasyan
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/23/3030
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author Narek Sisakyan
Gayane Chilingaryan
Aram Manukyan
Alexander S. Mukasyan
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description A supercapacitor is an energy storage device that has the advantage of rapidly storing and releasing energy compared to traditional batteries. One powerful method for creating a wide range of materials is combustion synthesis, which relies on self-sustained chemical reactions. Specifically, solution combustion synthesis involves mixing reagents at the molecular level in an aqueous solution. This method allows for the fabrication of various nanostructured materials, such as binary and complex oxides, sulfides, and carbon-based nanocomposites, which are commonly used for creating electrodes in supercapacitors. The solution combustion synthesis offers flexibility in tuning the properties of the materials by adjusting the composition of the reactive solution, the type of fuel, and the combustion conditions. The process takes advantage of high temperatures, short processing times, and significant gas release to produce well crystalline nanostructured materials with a large specific surface area. This specific surface area is essential for enhancing the performance of electrodes in supercapacitors. Our review focuses on recent publications in this field, specifically examining the relationship between the microstructure of materials and their electrochemical properties. We discuss the findings and suggest potential improvements in the properties and stability of the fabricated composites based on the results.
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spelling doaj.art-94479ba453b248659ca2a20e903e26d62023-12-08T15:22:56ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912023-11-011323303010.3390/nano13233030Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A ReviewNarek Sisakyan0Gayane Chilingaryan1Aram Manukyan2Alexander S. Mukasyan3Institute for Physical Research, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Ashtarak-2, Ashtarak 0204, ArmeniaInstitute for Physical Research, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Ashtarak-2, Ashtarak 0204, ArmeniaInstitute for Physical Research, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Ashtarak-2, Ashtarak 0204, ArmeniaDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USAA supercapacitor is an energy storage device that has the advantage of rapidly storing and releasing energy compared to traditional batteries. One powerful method for creating a wide range of materials is combustion synthesis, which relies on self-sustained chemical reactions. Specifically, solution combustion synthesis involves mixing reagents at the molecular level in an aqueous solution. This method allows for the fabrication of various nanostructured materials, such as binary and complex oxides, sulfides, and carbon-based nanocomposites, which are commonly used for creating electrodes in supercapacitors. The solution combustion synthesis offers flexibility in tuning the properties of the materials by adjusting the composition of the reactive solution, the type of fuel, and the combustion conditions. The process takes advantage of high temperatures, short processing times, and significant gas release to produce well crystalline nanostructured materials with a large specific surface area. This specific surface area is essential for enhancing the performance of electrodes in supercapacitors. Our review focuses on recent publications in this field, specifically examining the relationship between the microstructure of materials and their electrochemical properties. We discuss the findings and suggest potential improvements in the properties and stability of the fabricated composites based on the results.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/23/3030supercapacitorscombustion synthesiselectrochemistrynanomaterialscomposites
spellingShingle Narek Sisakyan
Gayane Chilingaryan
Aram Manukyan
Alexander S. Mukasyan
Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review
Nanomaterials
supercapacitors
combustion synthesis
electrochemistry
nanomaterials
composites
title Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review
title_full Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review
title_fullStr Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review
title_short Combustion Synthesis of Materials for Application in Supercapacitors: A Review
title_sort combustion synthesis of materials for application in supercapacitors a review
topic supercapacitors
combustion synthesis
electrochemistry
nanomaterials
composites
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/23/3030
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