Metrics and methods for moving from research to innovation in energy storage
Sebastian Pohlmann
Abstract
Although all innovation is based on research, not all research leads to innovation. This commentary article aims to give food for thought on the importance of metrics in turning research into innovation, focusing on the evolution of supercapacitor devices as a case study. Research activities are crucial for the advancement of energy storage technologies. However, not all the research lead to practical innovation. Here the author, focusing on supercapacitor devices, discusses the most challenging aspects to be considered to deliver practical innovation from fundamental research.
Topics & Concepts
SupercapacitorComputer scienceEnergy storageInnovation managementData scienceKnowledge managementBusinessNanotechnologyEngineering ethicsRisk analysis (engineering)Materials scienceEngineeringPower (physics)ElectrochemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysicsElectrodePhysical chemistryChemistrySupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy Conversion