Carbon-based Anode Nanomaterials for Lithium-Ion Battery

Abstract

In consideration of environmental protection, more and more countries in the world put the issue of sustainable development on the agenda while lithium-ion battery (LIB) plays a crucial part in this process. In addition, carbon based nanomaterials are characterized as diverse types of materials that are produced in a variety of characteristics. Due to the large specific surface area, great electronic and mechanical qualities, variable chemical functionality as well as wide potential window they own, carbon nanomaterials have been studied and developed as anode materials for LIB to enhance its performance. In this paper, the basic structure, main properties together with the synthesis methods that are related to carbon nanomaterials including CNTs, graphene and CNSs are presented. In addition, these potential candidate materials for anode materials of LIBs are also summarized and discussed. The main functions and the importance of synergy between active electrode species and carbon nanomaterials are emphasized.