An expandable cement-induced pseudo-supercapacitor brick for self-energy-storage buildings

Key Points

• The study aims to develop a cement-based energy storage solution integrated within building materials.
• Developed a cement-based energy storage device with pseudocapacitive electrodes.
• Utilized magnesia-cement as electrolytes for energy storage functionality.
• Tested the device for its structural and energy storage capabilities in building applications.
• The cement-induced pseudo-supercapacitor provided effective energy storage capacity.
• Demonstrated semi-structural properties suitable for building integration.
• Enabled effective photovoltaic energy utilization within the building framework.