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© 2023 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society. In response to the current trend of miniaturization of electronic devices and sensors, the complementary coupling of high-efficiency energy conversion and low-loss energy storage technologies has given rise to the development of photocapacitors (PCs), which combine energy conversion and storage in a single device. Photovoltaic systems integrated with supercapacitors offer unique light conversion and storage capabilities, resulting in improved overall efficiency over the past decade. Consequently, researchers have explored a wide range of device combinations, materials, and characterization techniques. This review provides a comprehensive overview of photocapacitors, including their configurations, operating mechanisms, manufacturing techniques, and materials, with a focus on emerging applications in small wireless devices, Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of Everything (IoE). Furthermore, we highlight the importance of cutting-edge materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and organic materials for supercapacitors, as well as novel materials in photovoltaics, in advancing PCs for a carbon-free, sustainable society. We also evaluate the potential development, prospects, and application scenarios of this emerging area of research.
Author(s): Flores-Diaz N, De Rossi F, Das A, Deepa M, Brunetti F, Freitag M
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Chemical Reviews
Year: 2023
Volume: 123
Issue: 15
Pages: 9327-9355
Print publication date: 09/08/2023
Online publication date: 09/06/2023
Acceptance date: 02/04/2018
ISSN (print): 0009-2665
ISSN (electronic): 1520-6890
Publisher: American Chemical Society
URL: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00773
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00773
PubMed id: 37294781
