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@article{189685,
        author = {Vishal Rathod},
        title = {Engineering Nanocomposite Electrodes for Next-Generation Supercapacitors},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {7410-7413},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189685},
        abstract = {The rapid growth of portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems has intensified the demand for advanced energy storage devices with high power density, long cycle life, and fast charge and discharge capabilities. Supercapacitors have emerged as promising candidates to bridge the gap between conventional capacitors and batteries; however, their performance is largely governed by the properties of electrode materials. In recent years, engineering nanocomposite electrodes has proven to be an effective strategy for developing next-generation high-performance supercapacitors. Nanocomposites combine two or more complementary materials, such as carbon-based nanostructures, transition metal oxides, sulfides, conducting polymers, and emerging two-dimensional materials, to overcome the intrinsic limitations of individual components. These abstract reviews the design, synthesis, and performance optimization of nanocomposite electrode materials for supercapacitor applications. Emphasis is placed on synergistic effects arising from tailored nanostructures, enhanced interfacial interactions, and improved electron and ion transport pathways. Various fabrication approaches, including in situ growth, hydrothermal synthesis, sol–gel processing, and electrodeposition, are discussed in relation to their impact on electrochemical performance. Key performance metrics, including specific capacitance, energy density, power density, and cycling stability, are critically analyzed. Furthermore, current challenges related to scalability, structural stability, and cost-effectiveness are highlighted, along with potential strategies to address them. By integrating material innovation with rational electrode engineering, nanocomposite-based electrodes are poised to play a crucial role in the development of next-generation supercapacitors for sustainable and high-efficiency energy storage systems.},
        keywords = {Electrodeposition, Energy density, Hydrothermal, Power density, Sol–gel, Supercapacitor, Synergistic},
        month = {December},
        }