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Imaging techniques
Here, where f is the frequency in Hz and Z″ is the imaginary part of the complex impedance in Ohm. The single electrode specific capacitance of cell is
The specific capacitance
Where ∫idV is the integrated area of the CV curve, m is the single electrode mass of active material (activated carbon) in g, S is the scan rate and ΔV is cell voltage range.
The galvanostatic charge/discharge (GCD) is important technique to evaluate the capacitance of device and cyclic stability by measuring the discharge time (Δt) and current applied (i) (equations 3.3–3.5). The overall capacitance of the cells
Where, i = discharge current, Δt = discharge time, m= mass of active material and ΔV is cell voltage. For a symmetrical cell system, the specific capacitance referred to a single electrode
(3.4)
The equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the cell is obtained from GCD ΔV
Here ΔVIR is an internal Ohmic voltage drop and i is the applied discharge current.
The Coulombic efficiency is calculated using the following relation
(3.6)
Here td and tc are discharging and charging times respectively obtained from the charge-discharge curve.
The various electrochemical parameters are obtained from the GCD using the formulas given below [35].
(i) For two-electrode (symmetric cell configuration)
Specific Capacitance
(3.7)
Here, I is the discharging current, Δt is the discharge time, ΔV is the potential window, and m is the mass of active material in the single electrode
Energy density & Power density
(3.8)
(3.9)
Here, E (Wh/kg), C, ΔV, P (W/kg) and Δt are the specific energy, specific capacitance, potential window, specific power, and discharge time, respectively.
(ii) For two-electrode (asymmetric cell configuration)
Specific Capacitance
(3.10)
Here I is the discharging current, Δt is the discharge time, ΔV is the potential drop during discharge, and m is the total mass of the active electrode materials in the both (+ ve, - ve) electrode.
Energy Density & Power Density
(3.11)
(3.12)
Here, E (Wh/kg), C, ΔV, P (W/kg) and Δt are the specific energy, specific capacitance, potential window, specific power and discharge time, respectively.
3.3 Latest Developments
The recent development toward a suitable and safe supercapacitor has been achieved by developing various polymer electrolytes. Different polymer electrolytes have one common purpose to achieve high ionic conductivity,