Fiber-Type Solar Cells, Nanogenerators, Batteries, And Supercapacitors For Wearable Applications

Keywords

integrated energy devices; Li-ion batteries; solar cells; supercapacitors; wearable devices

Abstract

Wearable electronic devices represent a paradigm change in consumer electronics, on-body sensing, artificial skins, and wearable communication and entertainment. Because all these electronic devices require energy to operate, wearable energy systems are an integral part of wearable devices. Essentially, the electrodes and other components present in these energy devices should be mechanically strong, flexible, lightweight, and comfortable to the user. Presented here is a critical review of those materials and devices developed for energy conversion and storage applications with an objective to be used in wearable devices. The focus is mainly on the advances made in the field of solar cells, triboelectric generators, Li-ion batteries, and supercapacitors for wearable device development. As these devices need to be attached/integrated with the fabric, the discussion is limited to devices made in the form of ribbons, filaments, and fibers. Some of the important challenges and future directions to be pursued are also highlighted.

Publication Date

9-1-2018

Publication Title

Advanced Science

Volume

5

Issue

9

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201800340

Socpus ID

85053474298 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85053474298

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