Bursa Technical University (BTU) faculty members, who carry out studies in the field of wearable electronics, managed to increase the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors with the project they developed. Innovative supercapacitor electron technology was entitled to receive a registration certificate from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (Türkpatent). The patent application filed in the United States to protect the international rights of the developed supercapacitor technology was also evaluated.

Bursa Technical University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Polymer Materials Engineering Department faculty members Prof. Dr. Ayşe Bedeloğlu and Dr. Yasin Altın the research conducted by, took a step that will transform the energy storage industry. The technology developed as a result of the study focusing on porous carbon nanofiber-based electrode materials under the title of wearable electronics was registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (Türkpatent). Following the application made by BTU scientists to the United States Patent Office, the study entered the patent evaluation process in this country as well.

Prof. Dr. Bedeloğlu: We Increased Efficiency and Speed in Energy Storage

In her statement, project leader Prof. Dr. Ayşe Bedeloğlu stated that the study aimed at increasing the energy storage capacity of wearable electronics, the use of which is becoming more widespread day by day, with the research carried out in BTÜ's high-tech research laboratories, has been completed. As a result of the study, it was reported that porous carbon nanofibers, with the technology registered by Türkpatent, significantly increased the performance of supercapacitors by offering high surface area and superior conductivity properties. While Bedeloğlu noted that it has a wide application area, from electric vehicles to industrial power storage systems, she also stated that this technology has the potential to provide efficiency and speed, which are a great need in the field of energy storage. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Bedeloğlu emphasized that it is possible to use the flexible and lightweight structure of the developed porous carbon nanofibers in wearable electronic devices. She stated that this feature can offer a significant advantage to meet the energy storage needs of many wearable technologies, from smart textiles to health monitoring devices.

Dr. Yasin Altın: Charging Times Will Decrease

Scientist Dr. Yasin Altın said, "We think that porous carbon nanofibers, in addition to their revolutionary effect in energy storage technology, also have great potential for wearable electronic devices. Their flexible and lightweight structure will enable this technology to be used in different areas." Altın emphasized that the technology developed and patented in the BTÜ laboratory will have a great impact on industrial applications and portable devices used in daily life. He added that supercapacitor technology can play an important role in meeting energy storage needs by offering advantages such as faster charge / discharge times and long-lasting batteries. Stating that he believes that their application to the United States Patent Office will result in patent registration as soon as possible, Altın stated that this success, which reflects BTÜ's vision in the field of research and innovation, supports the search for sustainable and efficient solutions in the energy sector. Dr. Altın, concluded his statement by saying that porous carbon nanofibers are a promising step to meet the energy storage needs of the future.