Graphene-based nano-materials for lithium–sulfur battery and sodium-ion battery

• DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2015.04.032
• Publication Date: 2015-05-14T16:47:43Z
• Authors: Songping Wu; Rongyun Ge; Mingjia Lu; Rui Xu; Zhen Zhang
• Keywords: Lithium–sulfur battery; Nanomaterials; Sodium-ion battery

Abstract Graphene-based nano-materials have provided an opportunity for next-generation energy storage device, particularly for lithium–sulfur battery and sodium-ion battery (SIB), due to their unique properties. This review comprehensively summarizes the present achievements and the latest progress of inorganic nano-materials/graphene composites as the electrode materials for Li–S battery and SIBs. Electrochemical principles, performances and key obstructions of graphene-based materials in the actual application are considered. This review gathers and classifies updated knowledge about Li–S battery and SIB nanomaterials related to graphene, with the aim of offering a wide view of those systems. It is concluded that cost-effective SIBs and Li–S battery are promising next-generation battery candidates in the near future, but require further investigation and improvement to deal with some critical scientific issues.