Communications Network Cabinet announces graphene battery technology

Why is graphene used in Nanotech Energy batteries?

Graphene is an essential component of Nanotech Energy batteries. We take advantage of its qualities to improve the performance of standard lithium-ion batteries. In comparison to copper, it’s up to 70% more conductive at room temperature, which allows for efficient electron transfer during operation of the battery.

Can graphene be a enabling technology for portable energy solutions?

Development in recent years has shown without a doubt that graphene can be a true enabling technology for novel portable energy solutions, with graphene-based electrode materials now being regarded as the cutting edge in battery components.

Are graphene batteries better than lithium batteries?

Graphene battery technology—or graphene-based supercapacitors—may be an alternative to lithium batteries in some applications. The big advantage of supercapacitors is their high-power capability. The disadvantage is a low total energy density. These properties may seem at odds, but consider the definition of both terms:

Why is graphene a good battery?

As well as being lightweight, it has a high surface area. An ounce of graphene would cover seven football fields. Having such a large surface area allows you to store or attach more active battery materials, meaning you can actually have a higher capacity battery within a similar volume.

Is graphene oxide a suitable cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries?

Graphene oxide (GO) in particular has arisen as a candidate cathode material for future lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Li-S is widely regarded as a most promising successor for today’s lithium-ion batteries.

Is graphene a 2D material?

Over the last two decades, graphene has garnered lots of interest in academia and industry because it has so many fascinating properties. Essentially, it’s a single layer or flat sheet of carbon atoms. They’re tightly bonded together in a honeycomb structure and, because it’s only one atom in height, it’s the closest thing we have to a 2D material.