A Confluence of Emerging Technologies Like IoT, Edge & Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Industry 4.0 & 5.0, AI & ML toward the Realization of Eco-Friendly Supercapacitors
Vinay Katari, Samarthya Goyal, Vani Nigam, Milan Jana, Anirban Maitra, Henu Sharma, Κ. K. Sahu
Abstract
Environmental deterioration is one of the main issues the world is now dealing with. The fragile ecosystem is still being severely harmed and things are becoming worse with every passing day. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Blockchain, Cloud and Edge Computing and other modern technologies that can be applied in every field, including supercapacitors, can be exploited to arrest these worrying trends. These advanced tools have the potential to accelerate the discovery of eco-friendly materials, which are crucial for the development of environmentally conscious green supercapacitors. The availability of emerging technologies can solve the huge gap between data sourced/procured from laboratory tests and real situations. AI models based on cloud management systems and IoT (Internet of Things) devices are coming into reality to solve important problems by harnessing large datasets and leveraging machine learning. Blockchain technology serves as an extra layer of transparency imparting advanced safety and intelligence in a supercapacitor ecosystem owing to its digital footprint. Additionally, blockchain can be integrated with holistic intelligent digital frameworks to provide continuous real-time monitoring of supercapacitor health, ensuring their consistent and secure operation. Together, the emerging technologies impart additional capabilities that can proactively benefit the entire ecosystem, thereby indirectly leading to higher specific power along with extended cycle-life. With the increased usage of electronic devices, energy consumption has increased many-fold in recent years. Green supercapacitors could provide a solution to this issue by improving the efficiency as an Energy Storage System (ESS). The incorporation of AI, ML, Cloud, and Edge Computing, and blockchain technologies elevates the transparency, intelligence, and safety of digital frameworks for green supercapacitors, benefiting both individuals and the entire ecosystem.