Investigating graphdiyne based materials for rechargeable batteries

Carbon materials have been used for a variety of energy storage systems. Among the materials used, emerging graphdiyne (GDY)-based electrochemical materials, which comprise a large percentage of con-jugated acetylenic bonds and a large number of uniform in-plane cavities, have exhibited good application potential in many rechargeable battery systems, including, metal ion batteries, metal sulfur batteries, and metal air batteries. Substantial research has been performed on the preparation, theoretical predictions, and applications of GDY-based materials for use in these batteries since GDY was first prepared in 2010. GDY has undoubtedly promoted the rapid development of electrochemical materials for rechargeable battery ap-plications. This review comprehensively surveyed and systematically analyzed the latest research on the theoretical study, preparation, and rechargeable battery applications of GDY-based electrochemical mate-rials; the aim of this review is to inspire interest in controllable preparation and energy storage applications of GDY-based novel electrochemical materials. In addition to recent successes, this review also focuses on the critical issues, challenges, and perspectives surrounding GDY-based materials, and provides scientific guidance and reasonable design ideas for exploring GDY-based electrochemical materials and developing other promising energy storage applications.(c) 2022 Published by Elsevier Ltd.