Airbrush-Fabricated Carbon Nanotube Supercapacitor Electrodes

In order for the batteries used by soldiers to provide peak power, an increase in battery size and weight is necessary, which is becoming a burden. A light, compact alternative to large batteries for supplying peak power is electrochemical double-layer capacitors. These supercapacitors have a much higher energy density than conventional capacitors. Supercapacitors also have a higher cycle life, higher efficiencies, and a higher specific power than conventional batteries. Such supercapacitors will complement batteries and fuel cells to produce hybrid systems with extended capabilities.