Graphene Batteries

Graphene batteries can reduce the environmental impact of battery use

The structure of graphene battery technology is similar to that of traditional batteries, where two electrodes and an electrolyte solution are used to facilitate ion transfer. The main difference between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries is in the composition of one or both electrodes.

The change primarily lies in the cathode, but it is also possible to utilize carbon allotropes in the anode. The cathode in a conventional battery is purely composed of solid-state materials, but a composite-a hybrid material containing a solid-state metallic material and graphene is used as the cathode in a graphene battery.

Depending on the intended application, the amount of graphene in the composite can differ. The amount of graphene incorporated into the electrode is usually based on the performance requirements and depends upon the existing efficiencies and/or weaknesses of the solid-state precursor material.

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