Energy storage materials and graphene

Can graphene be used in energy storage/generation devices?

We present a review of the current literature concerning the electrochemical application of graphene in energy storage/generation devices, starting with its use as a super-capacitor through to applications in batteries and fuel cells, depicting graphene's utilisation in this technologically important field.

What are the applications of 3D network graphene?

This review aims to summarize the synthetic methods, mechanistic aspects, and energy storage and conversion applications of novel 3D network graphene, graphene derivatives and graphene-based materials. Areas of application include supercapacitors, Li-batteries, H 2 and thermal energy storage, fuel cells and solar cells.

What are the applications of graphene in solar power based devices?

Miscellaneous energy storage devices (solar power) Of further interest and significant importance in the development of clean and renewable energy is the application of graphene in solar power based devices, where photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion plays an important role in generating electrical energy , .

Is graphene considered an active material?

Graphene-based materials have been proposed for use in various electrochemical energy storage devices (EESD). Graphene can be considered an active material when it takes part in an energy-storage mechanism.

Why are graphene-based materials a good choice for energy storage and conversion?

Due to their unique properties, together with their ease of synthesis and functionalization, graphene-based materials have been showing great potential in energy storage and conversion. These hybrid structures display excellent material characteristics, including high carrier mobility, faster recombination rate and long-time stability.

Can graphene lead to progress in electrochemical energy-storage devices?

The 'graphene fever' in materials science has significantly influenced the world of electrochemical energy-storage devices. Despite the enthusiasm, it is not yet clear whether graphene could really lead to progress in this field.