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Graphene-based advanced materials for energy storage and conversion systems: Progress, challenges, and commercial future

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  • Fu, Xubing
  • Liu, Yan
  • Wang, Xiaodong
  • Kang, Lei
  • Qiu, Tianjie

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Owing to the unique two-dimensional (2D) planar structure, graphene has demonstrated excellent mechanical, electrical, chemical and thermal superiorities, which shows great potential in energy storage and conversion applications. Herien, the lastest progresses of graphene-based composites in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), fuel cells, and solar cells are systematically reviewed. This review aims to elucidate structure-properties relationship and designing/synthetic strategies of graphene-based materials when utilized as electrode/additives in LIBs, modifier/catalysts in fuel cells, and electrode/transport layer/active layer materials in solar cells. Additionally, the facing challenges and superior values of the practical applications of graphene-based materials are also highlighted, which would pave novel avenues for their huge commercial future in renewable energy conversion and storage systems.

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  • Fu, Xubing & Liu, Yan & Wang, Xiaodong & Kang, Lei & Qiu, Tianjie, 2025. "Graphene-based advanced materials for energy storage and conversion systems: Progress, challenges, and commercial future," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 386(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:386:y:2025:i:c:s030626192500296x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2025.125566
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