Structural Supercapacitor Interfaces With Gradient Electrolyte

The patent applies local quality by creating a gradient configuration in the structural electrolyte where different regions have different compositions optimized for their specific functions. The electrolyte contains a first region with high ionic conductivity near the electrode interface and a second region with high mechanical modulus away from the interface, allowing each region to perform its primary function optimally without compromising the other.

The patent employs composite materials by combining carbon fiber-based electrodes with conjugated redox polymer coatings and graphene oxide, and by creating a composite structural electrolyte that integrates both ionic conduction and mechanical load-bearing capabilities. This composite approach enables the material to simultaneously achieve enhanced electrochemical performance and mechanical strength.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the structural electrolyte into distinct functional regions: a first region adjacent to the electrode optimized for ionic conductivity with higher salt concentration and polymer content, and a second region away from the electrode optimized for mechanical modulus with lower salt concentration and polymer content. This segmentation allows each region to specialize in its primary function.

The patent implements parameter changes by systematically varying the concentration of salt and polymer content across the electrolyte gradient. The first region has higher concentrations of ionic conductivity-enhancing components, while the second region has lower concentrations, creating a continuous parameter transition that balances electrochemical and mechanical requirements.