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Can a supercapacitor be a power supply?
What do you think and why?Shadow-Shocker said:Can a supercapacitor be a power supply?
phinds said:What do you think and why?
Can a copper wire be a power supply?Shadow-Shocker said:The question should be, can grapheme be a power supply?
No, so I guess I am looking in the wrong direction.phinds said:Can a copper wire be a power supply?
Yes, I think so. Graphene, as you seem to now realize, is just a material. It is a terrifically good conductor, but a conductor alone is just a conductor, not a source of energy.Shadow-Shocker said:No, so I guess I am looking in the wrong direction.
Supercapacitors can discharge energy gradually and not all at once like regular capacitors, and they can be charged much quicker than batteries. Certain aspects can apply to electric busses.Boolean Boogey said:Fun fact, you can install supercapacitors in place of your battery in a vehicle. Trivia question for you, why is that possible and under what circumstances would it be beneficial?
Boolean Boogey said:Fun fact, you can install supercapacitors in place of your battery in a vehicle. Trivia question for you, why is that possible and under what circumstances would it be beneficial?
A supercapacitor is an electrochemical device that stores electrical energy through the separation of positive and negative charges. It is different from a battery in that it can charge and discharge much faster, but can hold less energy overall.
A supercapacitor works by storing energy in an electric field created by separated positive and negative charges on its electrodes. This allows for rapid charging and discharging, making it useful for applications that require quick bursts of energy.
Supercapacitors have several advantages over traditional batteries, including faster charging and discharging, longer lifespan, and the ability to operate in a wider range of temperatures. They also have a higher power density, meaning they can deliver more energy in a shorter amount of time.
Some limitations of supercapacitors include their lower energy density compared to batteries, meaning they cannot store as much energy overall. They also have a higher self-discharge rate, meaning they lose their charge more quickly when not in use. Additionally, they can be more expensive to produce than batteries.
Supercapacitors have a variety of potential applications, including in electric vehicles, energy storage for renewable energy systems, and backup power sources. They are also commonly used in portable electronics and medical devices that require quick bursts of energy.