Advances in the Field of Graphene-Based Composites for Energy-Storage Applications

To meet the growing demand in energy, great efforts have been devoted to improving the performances of energy-storages. Graphene, a remarkable two-dimensional (2D) material, holds immense potential for improving energy-storage performance owing to its exceptional properties, such as a large-specific surface area, remarkable thermal conductivity, excellent mechanical strength, and high-electronic mobility. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent research advancements in the application of graphene for energy-storage. Initially, the fundamental properties of graphene are introduced. Subsequently, the latest developments in graphene-based energy-storage, encompassing lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, potassium-ion batteries and aluminum-ion batteries, are summarized. Finally, the challenges associated with graphene-based energy-storage applications are discussed, and the development prospects for this field are outlined.