Abstract
The article discusses the main advancements and discoveries regarding
the application of graphene (Gr) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in
batteries and supercapacitors, highlighting how these materials have
revolutionized the field of energy storage. The main findings of the
work include the confirmation that graphene and GQDs significantly
improve the efficiency, storage capacity, and stability of energy
devices. The study found that GQDs and supercapacitors made of graphene
can achieve amazing capacitances, like 566 F/g, and keep up to 95% of
their capacity after 2,000 charge and discharge cycles. In lithium-ion
batteries, the incorporation of these nanomaterials has resulted in
capacities of up to 2,882 mAh/g, demonstrating a substantial improvement
in energy density and battery lifespan. The study also identified the
most effective synthesis methods, such as chemical oxidation and
hydrothermal processes, and optimized them to produce high-quality
graphene and GQDs, thereby directly impacting the devices’ performance.
The study also revealed that the integration of graphene and GQDs is
driving the exponential growth of the supercapacitor and battery market,
projected to reach values of up to 12.37 billion dollars and 500.5
billion dollars, respectively, by 2032. The article concludes that these
materials play a fundamental role in the evolution of energy storage
technologies, with the potential to shape the future of energy
sustainability and technological innovation.