Next-Gen Energy Storage Devices

The rapid growth of portable electronics and an increased need for sustainable energy sources have grown interest in developing next-generation energy storage technologies. This chapter deals with the development and optimization of supercapacitors synthesized with carbon materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, activated carbon, and carbon aerogels. In this regard, the recent progress in the synthesis of carbon-based materials is reviewed relevance to capacitance, conductivity, and mechanical stability. Moreover, this chapter gives overall coverage of issues relating to the production and fabrication of carbon-based flexible supercapacitors. Additionally, the applicability of these carbon-based flexible electrodes in wearable electronics, flexible displays, and next-generation smart devices is explained in detail. The chapter also discussed the general overview of the present status of carbon-based flexible supercapacitors in next-generation energy storage devices, in addition to the future perspectives.