What are Some Examples of Nanotechnology Applications in Energy Storage?
- Lithium-ion batteries: Nanoscale materials like graphene and carbon nanotubes are used to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries by increasing their energy density and charging speed. - Supercapacitors: Nanoporous materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) enhance the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors, offering a higher energy density than conventional capacitors. - Hydrogen storage: Nanostructured materials such as metal hydrides and carbon nanostructures are being investigated for efficient hydrogen storage solutions, which could be a key component in future hydrogen-powered vehicles.
