Current Updates of Graphene Materials in Batteries
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 72
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mass scale production of graphene and its derivatives; graphene-based composites; designing and modification of battery electrode; synthesis of polymer electrolyte membrane for anion exchange membrane fuel cell; synthesis of conducting polymers and their composites; electrochemical analysis
Interests: design and development of batteries (Li-ion, Na-ion, Zn-ion) and supercapacitors (symmetric, Li-ion, Na-ion, and Zn-ion); dedicated to advancing the performance and efficiency of these devices, with expertise in device fabrication and optimization; investigated the synthesis and characterization of ion-liquid electrolytes, encompassing both fluorinated and fluorine-free variants, polymer-gel electrolytes, and aqueous electrolytes for batteries and supercapacitors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Graphene, a carbon allotrope known for its unique 2D structure and exceptional electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties, has emerged as a transformative material in numerous technological applications. Its potential to revolutionize energy storage systems, particularly batteries, is of great interest to the scientific and engineering communities. In recent years, graphene and graphene-based materials have been extensively used in anodes, cathodes, and separators to improve the overall performance of batteries. In batteries, graphene and graphene-based materials have been extensively used as anode materials by replacing graphite to improve capacity, charging behavior, safe operation, and life cycle. In addition, graphene-based materials have been used as conductive additives for cathode materials in batteries, improving their electron conductivity, rate capability, and cyclability. Furthermore, graphene materials have also been used to improve the thermal stability, mechanical strength, ionic conductivity, chemical stability, optimal thickness, and porosity of battery separators. Therefore, this special issue of seeks to compile and present the latest advancements in the application of graphene materials in battery technologies. By focusing on recent developments and future directions, this special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how graphene can improve battery performance, explore emerging trends, and address the challenges associated with its integration into commercial products.
Scope and objectives of the special issue:
Highlights the recent innovation in the following areas:
- Graphene-based materials for batteries anode
- Graphene-based materials for batteries cathode
- Graphene-based composite for batteries separators
- Current obstacle of graphene-based batteries
- Potential future of graphene-based batteries
Expected contribution:
Original research articles: details outcomes of the novel experimental results, and theoretical analysis of graphene-based materials for batteries applications
Review articles: Comprehensive reviews that summarize the state-of-the-art in graphene materials for batteries (anode, cathode, and separators), identifying key trends, challenges, and future research directions.
Dr. Manoj Karakoti
Dr. Gaurav Tatrari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- graphene
- graphene-based composite
- graphene anode
- graphene-based cathodes
- separators
- lithium-ion batteries
- lithium-sulfur batteries
- lithium-metal batteries
- sodium-ion batteries
- redox flow batteries
- metal-air batteries
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