Bio-Inspired Materials for Energy Storage

Nkurunziza Nshimirimana Niyungeko

Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The advancement of energy storage technologies is crucial for meeting the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in various applications, from portable electronics to grid-scale storage systems. Traditional energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors, face challenges like low energy density, high cost, and slow charge-discharge times. This paper explores the potential of bio-inspired materials, which mimic the properties of naturally occurring substances, to overcome these challenges. By leveraging the unique structural and functional properties of biological materials, innovative solutions for energy storage can be developed. The discussion includes the application of bio-inspired materials in supercapacitors, batteries, and rust battery systems, focusing on materials such as aerogels, fibers, hydrogels, sponges, and nanocellulose. This review highlights the promising future of bio-inspired materials in enhancing the performance and sustainability of energy storage technologies.

Keywords: Bio-inspired materials, Energy storage, Supercapacitors, Batteries, Nanocellulose.

CITATION: Nkurunziza Nshimirimana Niyungeko. Bio-Inspired Materials for Energy Storage. Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research. 2024 3(1):56-61.