Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage
Carbon fibre composites (CFCs) hold significant promise for energy storage and harvesting applications owing to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and structural versatility, but their electrochemical performance is constrained by inherent limitations such as low surface area and restricted...
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| author | Farag M. A. Altalbawy Ayad Abdulrazzaq Mutar Ramdevsinh Jhala Nagaraj Patil Fadhil Faez Sead Debasish Shit V. K. Bupesh Raja Abinash Mahapatro Jamal K. Abbas Hadi Noori |
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| description | Carbon fibre composites (CFCs) hold significant promise for energy storage and harvesting applications owing to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and structural versatility, but their electrochemical performance is constrained by inherent limitations such as low surface area and restricted ion transport pathways. This review examines how strategic integration of nanomaterials—including graphene, carbon nanotubes and MXenes—can overcome these challenges by enhancing surface reactivity, improving electrical conductivity and facilitating efficient ion diffusion, thereby enabling high-performance multifunctional composites. We discuss key advances in nanomaterial-incorporated CFCs for structural batteries and supercapacitors, where tailored interfaces and hierarchical architectures contribute to superior energy and power densities, as well as their emerging role in integrated energy harvesting systems that combine energy storage with triboelectric, piezoelectric or thermoelectric conversion capabilities. The analysis further addresses critical manufacturing challenges related to nanomaterial dispersion, interfacial bonding and scalable processing, while evaluating solutions such as advanced deposition techniques and hybrid material designs. By systematically reviewing both fundamental mechanisms and practical considerations, this work provides insights into the development of next-generation smart composites that simultaneously achieve mechanical robustness and advanced electrochemical functionality for applications ranging from wearable electronics to electric vehicles and aerospace systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3b2e396e480c41f1a506fc9de4d141bb2025-08-20T05:15:31ZengThe Royal SocietyRoyal Society Open Science2054-57032025-08-0112810.1098/rsos.250606Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storageFarag M. A. Altalbawy0Ayad Abdulrazzaq Mutar1Ramdevsinh Jhala2Nagaraj Patil3Fadhil Faez Sead4Debasish Shit5V. K. Bupesh Raja6Abinash Mahapatro7Jamal K. Abbas8Hadi Noori9Department of Chemistry, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi ArabiaMedical Laboratory Techniques Department, College of Health and Medical Technology, Al-maarif University, Anbar, IraqMarwadi University Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology Marwadi University, Rajkot-360003, Rajkot, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The Islamic University, Najaf, IraqCentre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Rajpura, Punjab, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaAl-Nisour University College, Baghdad, IraqDepartment of Chemistry, Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tehran, IranCarbon fibre composites (CFCs) hold significant promise for energy storage and harvesting applications owing to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and structural versatility, but their electrochemical performance is constrained by inherent limitations such as low surface area and restricted ion transport pathways. This review examines how strategic integration of nanomaterials—including graphene, carbon nanotubes and MXenes—can overcome these challenges by enhancing surface reactivity, improving electrical conductivity and facilitating efficient ion diffusion, thereby enabling high-performance multifunctional composites. We discuss key advances in nanomaterial-incorporated CFCs for structural batteries and supercapacitors, where tailored interfaces and hierarchical architectures contribute to superior energy and power densities, as well as their emerging role in integrated energy harvesting systems that combine energy storage with triboelectric, piezoelectric or thermoelectric conversion capabilities. The analysis further addresses critical manufacturing challenges related to nanomaterial dispersion, interfacial bonding and scalable processing, while evaluating solutions such as advanced deposition techniques and hybrid material designs. By systematically reviewing both fundamental mechanisms and practical considerations, this work provides insights into the development of next-generation smart composites that simultaneously achieve mechanical robustness and advanced electrochemical functionality for applications ranging from wearable electronics to electric vehicles and aerospace systems.https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.250606CFCsnanomaterialsenergy harvestingsurface functionalizationshape morphingcharge transfer |
| spellingShingle | Farag M. A. Altalbawy Ayad Abdulrazzaq Mutar Ramdevsinh Jhala Nagaraj Patil Fadhil Faez Sead Debasish Shit V. K. Bupesh Raja Abinash Mahapatro Jamal K. Abbas Hadi Noori Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage Royal Society Open Science CFCs nanomaterials energy harvesting surface functionalization shape morphing charge transfer |
| title | Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage |
| title_full | Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage |
| title_fullStr | Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage |
| title_short | Advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites: the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage |
| title_sort | advancing multifunctional carbon fibre composites the role of nanomaterials in boosting electrochemical performance for energy storage |
| topic | CFCs nanomaterials energy harvesting surface functionalization shape morphing charge transfer |
| url | https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.250606 |
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