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Polymer- and Carbon-Based Nanofibres for Energy Storage

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There is ever-increasing demand for energy worldwide. The constant use of energy particularly in portable devices and vehicles has required highly efficient and high-capacity energy storage. Materials research is at the front of addressing the society’s demand for energy storage. This chapter focuses on the fabrication and use of polymer and carbon-based nanofibers for energy storage. The widely used fabrication methods such as chemical vapour deposition, electrospinning and the recently developed methods including controlled freezing and gelation for nanofibers have been described. Upon the preparation of polymer nanofibers, carbon nanofibers can be produced by pyrolysis under inert atmosphere. We then review the applications of carbon-based nanofibers in different types of rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors. The chapter is completed with conclusion and outlook.

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AH is grateful for the University of Liverpool and the A*Star Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) to fund the joint PhD studentship.

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Ho, A., Wang, S., Li, X., Zhang, H. (2017). Polymer- and Carbon-Based Nanofibres for Energy Storage. In: Lin, Z., Yang, Y., Zhang, A. (eds) Polymer-Engineered Nanostructures for Advanced Energy Applications. Engineering Materials and Processes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57003-7_7

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