Practical Challenges in Employing Graphene for Lithium‐Ion Batteries and Beyond. Issue 6 (8th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lochala, Joshua A.; Zhang, Hongzhang; Wang, Yuesheng; Okolo, Omezikam; Li, Xianfeng; Xiao, Jie
• Is Part Of: Small methods. Volume 1:Issue 6(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2017-05-08
• Subjects: energy storage -- graphene -- lithium‐ion batteries; Nanotechnology -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 620.5028
• DOI: 10.1002/smtd.201700099
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2366-9608

Abstract

Abstract : Graphene is intensively investigated in various energy storage and conversion systems such as fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. Despite the exponential increase of the number of publications related with graphene, the practical application of graphene in energy storage and conversion still has many uncertainties, but the reason is rarely mentioned in the literature. Here, the scientific gap between graphene research and the key parameters in Li‐ion batteries and beyond is discussed, such as the electrochemical window, the electrode surface area, and the parasitic weight. Different insights are provided for graphene study in batteries that may inspire new ideas to address the practical challenges for large‐scale adoption of graphene in energy storage. Abstract : The practical challenges of incorporating graphene in lithium‐ion batteries and beyond are discussed. The scientific gap between graphene research and the key parameters in individual battery technologies is discussed for meaningful evaluation and application of graphene in energy storage.