Abstract
In this study, we demonstrate a stretchable, fully self-healable, temperature-tolerant, and water-proof supercapacitor with high electrochemical performance via a deliberate selection of materials and device architecture. Distinct from previous works, our whole supercapacitor is stretchable and self-healable, owing to the application of specially devised stretchable and self-healing oxime-carbamate based polyurethane (OC-PU) substrate film, self-healing polymer (poly(ether-thioureas) triethylene glycol) capped Au nanosheet current collector (TUEG3-Au NS) and newly synthesized organohydrogel electrolyte. The fabricated supercapacitor exhibits a high electrochemical performances (specific capacitance of 1650.5F g−1, energy density of 14.58 Wh kg−1, power density of 2181.75 W kg−1, and capacitance retention of 89 % after 10,000 cycles) with a capacitance retention of 81 % over stretching by 40 % even after repetitive healing from damages, the self-healing of all components (full self-healing) over repetitive damages with a capacitance recovery by over 83 %, a wide operational temperature range from −20 to 60 °C with retaining over 91 % of capacitance at RT. Furthermore, a μ-LED is stably operated with the supercapacitor immersed in water regardless of the mechanical deformation and self-healing from damage due to self-bonded encapsulation layer of hydrophobic OC-PU film. With a vertically integrated patch device consisting of the fabricated supercapacitor and a strain sensor, bio-signals are detected using the stored energy of the supercapacitor even after self-healing from damages over the temperature range from −20 to 60 °C. This work suggests the high application potential of our high performance multi-functional supercapacitor as an integrated energy storage device for wearable electronics featuring longevity and stability under harsh environments.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 150931 |
Journal | Chemical Engineering Journal |
Volume | 488 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 May 15 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 Elsevier B.V.
Keywords
- Bio-signal monitoring
- Durable energy storage device
- Multi-functional supercapacitor
- Self-healing
- Skin-attachable electronics
- Stretchable
- Temperature-tolerant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering