Graphene and Supercapacitors: Unlocking the Potential of Energy Storage

💡Graphene, a single layer of graphite, is a game-changer in energy storage due to its high surface area and excellent conductivity.

🔋Supercapacitors, or ultracapacitors, store and release energy electrostatically, offering faster charging and discharging times compared to batteries.

🚀Curved graphene, a secret technology developed by Skeleton Technologies, enhances ultracapacitors' energy density and capacity.

🌍Graphene-based ultracapacitors have various applications in renewable energy, from wind turbines to grid-scale energy storage, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

🔬Skeleton Technologies' curved graphene ultracapacitors are set to hit the market in 2023, with commercial production underway and partnerships with European customers and automotive OEMs.

What is graphene?

—Graphene is a single layer of graphite, made up of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is incredibly strong, conductive, and lightweight.

What are supercapacitors?

—Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors, are energy storage devices that store and release energy electrostatically. They have faster charge and discharge times compared to batteries.

What is the role of curved graphene in ultracapacitors?

—Curved graphene, developed by Skeleton Technologies, enhances the energy density and capacity of ultracapacitors, making them more efficient and powerful.

What are the applications of graphene-based ultracapacitors?

—Graphene-based ultracapacitors have various applications in renewable energy, including wind turbines, grid-scale energy storage, and hybrid vehicles.

When will Skeleton Technologies' curved graphene ultracapacitors be available?

—Skeleton Technologies is set to launch curved graphene ultracapacitors in 2023. They are currently in the production phase and collaborating with European customers and automotive OEMs.

00:24Graphene, hailed as a breakthrough material since its discovery in 2004, is finally making its way into mainstream products.

05:52Skeleton Technologies' ultracapacitors with curved graphene offer a 72% increase in energy density compared to their non-graphene counterparts.

09:47Supercapacitors, combined with graphene, have applications in wind turbines, grid-scale energy storage, and even powering light rail trains.

11:53Skeleton Technologies is planning to take their graphene products further by developing 'super battery technology' with even higher energy density.

13:31The commercial production of curved graphene ultracapacitors is set for 2023, with samples already being sent to partners and customers for testing.