Development of Hybrid 3D Architecture Electrodes for High Energy Density Supercapattery
Subcategory (under Clean Energy): Storage
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): TRL 4 - Early prototype
Technology Outline (Process Description)
Predominantly supercapacitors (SC) are beneficial energy storage devices because of their exceedingly competent charge storage capability, cyclic stability, power density, and rate capability. But the commercialization of SCs is majorly hindered by their low energy density. In view of realizing the high energy and power density of the SC, enhancing the reaction kinetics by increasing the material’s characteristic property, selecting suitable electrode materials, and modifying the electrode and elec- trolyte architecture was considered potent. In this regard, structurally engineered SC electrodes with a three-dimensional porous morphology were possibly found to enhance the electrochemical performance, due to their increased surface area, and highly coordinating 3D skeleton network, which interlinks the active material network to provide better conductivity. Besides, their reliable pore channels allow for faster ion diffusion which improves the performance of the electrode greatly. A 3D architecture current collector was prepared via simple dynamic hydrogen bubble template (DHBT) process. A novel electrode made up of binary metallic oxide surrounded with carbon matrix and metal sulphide is designed as the electrode materials that substantially more active and efficient. Binder free 3D-C-NiCo2O4/Ni nanoplate growth like the cactus plant was synthesized by hydrothermal route and followed by carbonization process. A vapour phase approach was utilized to fabricate dendrimer growth of 3D-Fe3S4@NiCo/SS nanostructure. Supercapattery device delivered a maximum energy density of 50 Wh kg-1 and power density of 8100 W kg-1
Salient Features/Advantages
- Functional design of binder-free open- porous 3D architecture positive and negative electrodes for efficient energy storage
- Realization of low interfacial resistance, fast charge transfer, and more accessible electroactive materials through highly porous 3D architecture metal film current collector for improved energy storage performance in compact electrodes
- Construction of binder-free various morphology over 2D and 3D porous dendrites nanostructure
- It is stable and used as a structural buffer for the large volume variation during the charge/discharge process
- The binder-free and direct deposition of electroactive material approach avoids the use of binder and conductive agent, which affords a proper adhesion of active material with current collector and avoids the dead surface area
Key Outcomes
- Development of Binder-Free 3D-Arctiectured Electrodes
- Supercapattery Prototype : Coin Cell CR 2032
- Positive Electrode : 3D-C-NiCo2O4
- Negative Electrode : 3D-Fe S -NiCo/SS
- Energy Density : ~50 Wh/Kg
- Power Density : ~50.05 kW/kg
- Specific Capacitance : 148 Fg-1
- Cycle Stability : 70% (10,000 Cycles)
- Cell Potential : 1.55 V (Aqueous)
IP Protection details
- Patent filed (Title, national/International): Method for Vapour Phase Growth of Binder-Free 3D Carbon Doped Metal Nitride Porous Architecture Electrode for Supercapacitor and Thereof – Filed. Application No: 202131039906; Date: 03.09.2021 / National
- Patents Granted: Nil
- Copyrights obtained /progress on commercialisation /Pl. specify connect with industry: Nil
Contact details (for more information)
- Nodal Person name: Dr. R. Ananthakumar
- Email ID: ananth.cipet@gmail.com; ananth@cipet.gov.in
- Organisation name (Relevant link/web page): Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET)
Supporting Photographs/Images

Organizations involved in the development (logo/name) Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation (ARSTPS) School for Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP) Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) |