A Review on Development of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Devices: Opportunities and Challenges
Waris, Mohd Suhail Chaudhary, Abdul Hakeem Anwer, Saima Sultana, Pravin P. Ingole, Shahab A.A. Nami, Mohammad Zain Khan
Abstract
The application of carbon-based nanomaterials in energy storage devices has gained significant attention in the past decade. Efforts have been made to improve the electrochemical performance and cyclic stability by modifying existing electrode materials. Modern-day energy storage heavily depends on highly effective energy sources with high energy and power densities. Carbon-based nanomaterials like fullerenes, graphene, carbon nanotubes, activated carbon, and conducting polymers have received significant attention because of their distinctive hierarchical structure, high porosity, good mechanical and electrical characteristics, and extensive specific surface area. These attributes make them effective electrode materials for energy storage devices. This review explores the application of carbon-based nanomaterials in energy storage devices and highlights some real challenges limiting their commercialization. Further, this Review also presents some possible solutions and future directions of research for overall development and large-scale applications of energy storage devices to compete with the growing energy demand.