Muralee Gopi Chandu V V, Alzahmi Salem, Narayanaswamy Venkatesha, Raghavendra K V G, Issa Bashar, Obaidat Ihab M
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P. O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates.
Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
Mater Horiz. 2025 Mar 27. doi: 10.1039/d4mh01707b.
Supercapacitors, a class of electrochemical energy storage devices, offer a promising solution for powering wearable bioelectronics and implantable biomedical devices. Their high-power density, rapid charge-discharge capabilities, and long cycle life make them ideal for applications requiring quick bursts of energy and extended operation. To address the challenges of energy density, self-discharge, miniaturization, integration, and power consumption, researchers are exploring various strategies, including developing novel electrode materials, optimizing device architectures, and integrating advanced fabrication techniques. Metal oxides, carbon-based materials, MXenes, and their composites have emerged as promising electrode materials due to their high specific surface area, excellent conductivity, and biocompatibility. For wearable bioelectronics, supercapacitors can power a wide range of devices, including wearable sensors, smart textiles, and other devices that require intermittent or pulsed energy. In implantable biomedical devices, supercapacitors offer a reliable and safe power source for applications such as pacemakers, neural implants, and drug delivery systems. By addressing the challenges and capitalizing on emerging technologies, supercapacitors have the potential to revolutionize the field of bioelectronics and biomedical engineering, enabling the development of innovative devices that improve healthcare and quality of life.
超级电容器作为一类电化学储能装置，为可穿戴生物电子设备和植入式生物医学设备供电提供了一个很有前景的解决方案。它们的高功率密度、快速充放电能力和长循环寿命使其非常适合需要快速能量爆发和长时间运行的应用。为应对能量密度、自放电、小型化、集成和功耗等挑战，研究人员正在探索各种策略，包括开发新型电极材料、优化器件架构以及整合先进制造技术。金属氧化物、碳基材料、MXenes及其复合材料因其高比表面积、优异的导电性和生物相容性而成为有前景的电极材料。对于可穿戴生物电子设备，超级电容器可为包括可穿戴传感器、智能纺织品以及其他需要间歇性或脉冲能量的设备在内的各种设备供电。在植入式生物医学设备中，超级电容器为起搏器、神经植入物和药物输送系统等应用提供可靠且安全的电源。通过应对挑战并利用新兴技术，超级电容器有潜力彻底改变生物电子学和生物医学工程领域，推动开发改善医疗保健和生活质量的创新设备。
