Electrochemical capacitors are energy storage devices with high power density, excellent cycle stability and environmental benignity. This text provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of electrochemical capacitors, including metal properties, the mechanisms of different types of capacitors, and their function at low temperatures and under flexible conditions. The current research status and future challenges are also discussed, providing an authoritative and comprehensive reference to the field. The book includes a particular focus on the electrode materials and electrolytes used in electrochemical capacitors. The structural design of electrode materials and the latest research in the development of electrode materials and electrolytes are also discussed. This is an essential reference for researchers working on electrochemical capacitors, particularly those who are new to the field.

Key Features

• Provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of electrochemical capacitors


• Includes metal properties, the mechanisms of different types of capacitors and their function at low temperatures and under flexible conditions


• Discusses the current research status and future challenges


• Focuses on the electrode materials and electrolytes used in electrochemical capacitors