title: The role of graphene for electrochemical energy storage.
abstract: Since its first isolation in 2004, graphene has become one of the hottest topics in the field of materials science, and its highly appealing properties have led to a plethora of scientific papers. Among the many affected areas of materials science, this 'graphene fever' has influenced particularly the world of electrochemical energy-storage devices. Despite widespread enthusiasm, it is not yet clear whether graphene could really lead to progress in the field. Here we discuss the most recent applications of graphene - both as an active material and as an inactive component - from lithium-ion batteries and electrochemical capacitors to emerging technologies such as metal-air and magnesium-ion batteries. By critically analysing state-of-the-art technologies, we aim to address the benefits and issues of graphene-based materials, as well as outline the most promising results and applications so far.
authors.affiliation: 1] Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Muenster, Corrensstrasse 28/30, D-48149 Muenster, Germany [2] Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany [3] Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany.
authors.forename: Rinaldo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Raccichini
authors.affiliation: 1] Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany [2] Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Varzi
authors.affiliation: 1] Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany [2] Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Passerini
authors.affiliation: 1] Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany [2] Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs and Nanochemistry Department, Via Morego 30, I-16163 Genova, Italy.
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Scrosati
mesh_terms: D025802:Electric Capacitance; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D004566:Electrodes; D004581:Electronics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004735:Energy Transfer; D004867:Equipment Design; D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D006108:Graphite