Electric double-layer capacitor using organic electrolyte

Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) based on charge storage at the interface between a high surface area carbon electrode and a propylene carbonate solution are widely used as maintenance-free power sources for 1C memories and microcomputers. New applications for electric double-layer capacitors have been recently proposed. The popularity of these devices is derived from their high energy density relative to conventional capacitors and their long cycle life and high power density relative to batteries. The performance of the capacitor depends not only on the material used but also on the construction of the cells. The material, construction and performance of coin-type capacitors for memory protection and power capacitors for large power sources are described.