Graphene-based electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries: Energy storage properties and prospects

Graphene is a rapidly rising star in materials science because of its two-dimensional structure,superior properties,and promising applications.Recent progress on graphene-based electrode materials for high performance lithium ion batteries(LIBs)has been highlighted.The relationship between the graphene structure,its electrochemical performance and strategies for tuning its functions are discussed.Graphene-based nanomaterial is believed to be an attractive electrode material in LIBs,particularly for the development of batteries with high-energy density and high-power density.