Preliminary study of hybrid conductive- nanocrystalline cellulose/graphene-like carbon/polymer electrode for applications in supercapacitors

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With the rapid economic growth worldwide, interests in sustainable and renewable energy sources are ever increasing. Supercapacitors are considered to be one of the promising energy storage devices and are a key technological enabler in areas ranging from transportation to consumer electronics. 3M is a large global innovative corporation with diverse products in five business groups: Consumer, Electronics and Energy, Health Care, Industrial, and Safety and Graphics. Due to the high market demand for the next generation of energy storage system, 3M is actively developing innovative products and materials supporting the expansion of electricity storage systems. Recently, 3M has developed a novel technology for making various nanoscale graphite-coated aluminum substrates suitable for current collection in electrochemical devices. Meanwhile, Prof. Yan's team at the University of Toronto has developed an innovative technology that produces nanocrystalline cellulose based conductive coatings. 3M is very interested in developing low cost, light weight, mechanical robust hybrid electrodes that combine the novel nanoscale graphite-based substrate material developed by 3M with the conductive NCC technology from the University of Toronto for applications in supercapacitors to meet future demands for electricity storage systems. This engage project will enable a preliminary investigation of the feasibility of combining the two technologies that to be carried out by the research team at the University of Toronto with the strong support and close involvement of 3M scientists. The new established collaborative research partnership will explore potential novel business opportunities for 3M in intellectual property and commercialization of the developed supercapacitor materials by combining with the intellectual property of the university. This collaborative work with also give benefits to the commercialization