ICOD-SC: Internal Carbon Optimized Distribution for Next-Generation Supercapacitors - A Carbodome-Inspired Framework for Rational Design of Carbon-Based Energy Storage

  • Authors

    • Devprakash R School of AI Computing & Multimedia, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, 47301, Malaysia. Author
    • Rajasekaran E Carbonix-Theta, India. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/30716357/IJMRSE-V9I3P102

    Published 08-20-2026

  • Supercapacitor, Carbon Electrode, Carbon Distribution, ICOD-SC, Carbodome-SC, Cfrac-SC, Porous Carbon, Hierarchical Porosity, Ion Transport, Electrochemical Energy Storage

    Issue

    Vol. 9 No. 3 (2026)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    ICOD-SC: Internal Carbon Optimized Distribution for Next-Generation Supercapacitors - A Carbodome-Inspired Framework for Rational Design of Carbon-Based Energy Storage. (2026). International Journal of Modern Research in Science & Engineering, 9(3), 15-26. https://doi.org/10.67228/30716357/IJMRSE-V9I3P102

  • Abstract

    Supercapacitors offer rapid charge–discharge, high power density and long cycle life, with carbon-based electrodes providing high conductivity, stability, porosity and surface area. However, practical performance depends not only on nominal surface area but also on carbon accessibility, pore architecture, ion transport, conductivity, surface chemistry and electrolyte properties. This article proposes **ICOD-SC (Internal Carbon Optimized Distribution for Supercapacitors)**, a conceptual framework inspired by carbon-distribution concepts in proteins. Two new research descriptors, **Cfrac-SC** and **Carbodome-SC**, are proposed to quantify accessible carbon and the combined effects of carbon accessibility, pore structure, ion transport, conductivity and surface functionality. Experimental validation using controlled carbon architectures and full-cell electrochemical testing is required to establish their predictive value.

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