
Metal-ion Capacitors
Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Debasish Sarkar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 5 3 2 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 7 5 3 3 - 3
Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities… Read more
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Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.
- Provides a clear and accessible overview of the principles underlying metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions, including their electrochemical mechanisms, materials synthesis, and device architectures
- Offers practical guidance on the design, fabrication, and characterization of metal-ion capacitors in both half- and full-cell configurations
- Explores the current state-of-the-art in metal-ion capacitor technology, highlighting key innovations, challenges, and opportunities for integration into various industries, such as renewable energy, transportation, and electronics
Researchers, engineers, and professionals in the fields of energy storage, materials science, and electrochemistry
1. Introduction to Metal-ion Capacitors
2. Design of Metal-ion Capacitors
3. Characterization Techniques for Metal-ion Capacitors
4. Lithium-ion Capacitors
5. Sodium-ion Capacitors
6. Potassium-ion Capacitors
7. Multivalent Metal-ion Capacitors
8. Smart Metal-ion Capacitors
9. Theoretical and Computational Investigations of Metal-ion Capacitors
10. Conclusions and Outlooks
2. Design of Metal-ion Capacitors
3. Characterization Techniques for Metal-ion Capacitors
4. Lithium-ion Capacitors
5. Sodium-ion Capacitors
6. Potassium-ion Capacitors
7. Multivalent Metal-ion Capacitors
8. Smart Metal-ion Capacitors
9. Theoretical and Computational Investigations of Metal-ion Capacitors
10. Conclusions and Outlooks
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Debasish Sarkar
Debasish Sarkar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India. His primary research interests include design and development of novel nanostructures and nanoheterostructures of carbon and other transition metal oxides for application in electrochemical energy generation and storage applications. His research on energy storage involves the development of novel electrode materials for high-performance metal-ion batteries, aqueous supercapacitors, and high-voltage hybrid-ion capacitors.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India