Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment

<p>As urbanization accelerates, the need for innovative solutions that integrate energy storage within the built environment (BE) becomes increasingly vital for sustainable and multifunctional infrastructure. This review paper delves into the pioneering concept of structural supercapacitors (S...

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Main Author: Arslan Yousaf (18021805) (author)
Other Authors: Shoukat Alim Khan (14778226) (author), Muammer Koç (8350053) (author)
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Architecture
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Built environment
Nanomaterials
Material functionalization
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description <p>As urbanization accelerates, the need for innovative solutions that integrate energy storage within the built environment (BE) becomes increasingly vital for sustainable and multifunctional infrastructure. This review paper delves into the pioneering concept of structural supercapacitors (SSCs), which seamlessly embed energy storage capabilities directly into construction materials such as ordinary portland cement, geopolymers, magnesium phosphate cement, aluminate cement, bricks, wood, and polymers. These materials are readily available and possess inherent structural strength, making them ideal candidates for functionalization as energy storage devices. SSCs rely on the combination of mechanical strength and electrochemical capabilities, allowing structures to serve dual functions—bearing mechanical loads while storing and releasing electrical energy. This review discusses the key components of SSCs, including conductive fillers, electrodes, and electrolytes, and evaluates their electrochemical and mechanical performance. Several critical research gaps have been identified, including the need for alternative conductive fillers to improve ionic conductivity and specific capacitance, advanced additives to enhance multifunctionality and optimization of the interaction between fillers and substrates. Additionally, post-curing treatments and the control of porosity and microstructure require further exploration to balance electrochemical performance with mechanical robustness. Challenges related to integrating SSCs into practical applications, such as environmental durability and mechanical load-bearing capacity, are also highlighted. Furthermore, the potential of 3D printing technology to create customizable SSC structures is identified as a promising area for future research. This review contributes to advancing SSCs and their potential integration into sustainable infrastructure by highlighting the gaps and future directions of the existing literature.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Cement and Concrete Composites<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105809" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105809</a></p>
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spelling Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environmentArslan Yousaf (18021805)Shoukat Alim Khan (14778226)Muammer Koç (8350053)Built environment and designArchitectureEngineeringCivil engineeringMaterials engineeringNanotechnologyEnergy storageStructural supercapacitorsBuilt environmentNanomaterialsMaterial functionalization<p>As urbanization accelerates, the need for innovative solutions that integrate energy storage within the built environment (BE) becomes increasingly vital for sustainable and multifunctional infrastructure. This review paper delves into the pioneering concept of structural supercapacitors (SSCs), which seamlessly embed energy storage capabilities directly into construction materials such as ordinary portland cement, geopolymers, magnesium phosphate cement, aluminate cement, bricks, wood, and polymers. These materials are readily available and possess inherent structural strength, making them ideal candidates for functionalization as energy storage devices. SSCs rely on the combination of mechanical strength and electrochemical capabilities, allowing structures to serve dual functions—bearing mechanical loads while storing and releasing electrical energy. This review discusses the key components of SSCs, including conductive fillers, electrodes, and electrolytes, and evaluates their electrochemical and mechanical performance. Several critical research gaps have been identified, including the need for alternative conductive fillers to improve ionic conductivity and specific capacitance, advanced additives to enhance multifunctionality and optimization of the interaction between fillers and substrates. Additionally, post-curing treatments and the control of porosity and microstructure require further exploration to balance electrochemical performance with mechanical robustness. Challenges related to integrating SSCs into practical applications, such as environmental durability and mechanical load-bearing capacity, are also highlighted. Furthermore, the potential of 3D printing technology to create customizable SSC structures is identified as a promising area for future research. This review contributes to advancing SSCs and their potential integration into sustainable infrastructure by highlighting the gaps and future directions of the existing literature.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Cement and Concrete Composites<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105809" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105809</a></p>2024-11-07T12:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105809https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Exploring_the_potential_of_construction-compatible_materials_in_structural_supercapacitors_for_energy_storage_in_the_built_environment/30095110CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/300951102024-11-07T12:00:00Z
spellingShingle Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
Arslan Yousaf (18021805)
Built environment and design
Architecture
Engineering
Civil engineering
Materials engineering
Nanotechnology
Energy storage
Structural super
capacitors
Built environment
Nanomaterials
Material functionalization
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title Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
title_full Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
title_fullStr Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
title_short Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
title_sort Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment
topic Built environment and design
Architecture
Engineering
Civil engineering
Materials engineering
Nanotechnology
Energy storage
Structural super
capacitors
Built environment
Nanomaterials
Material functionalization