Graphene quantum dots as a highly efficient electrocatalyst for lithium–oxygen batteries
Yuanguo Wu, Xingbao Zhu, Xin Ji, Weilong Liu, Weihua Wan, Yu Wang, Xingyu Pan, Zhe Lü
Abstract
Herein, we successfully synthesized glucose-derived graphene quantum dots (GQDs) through a hydrothermal process, which were further employed as an efficient cathodic catalyst in a non-aqueous lithium–oxygen battery for the first time.
Topics & Concepts
GrapheneElectrocatalystQuantum dotLithium (medication)Cathodic protectionMaterials scienceOxygen evolutionAqueous solutionNanotechnologyBattery (electricity)OxygenHydrothermal circulationCatalysisNanomaterialsChemical engineeringElectrochemistryChemistryElectrodeOrganic chemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysical chemistryMedicinePower (physics)PhysicsEndocrinologyEngineeringAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesCarbon and Quantum Dots Applications