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Heteroatom-doped graphene for electrochemical energy storage

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The increasing energy consumption and environmental concerns due to burning fossil fuel are key drivers for the development of effective energy storage systems based on innovative materials. Among these materials, graphene has emerged as one of the most promising due to its chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties. Heteroatom doping has been proven as an effective way to tailor the properties of graphene and render its potential use for energy storage devices. In this view, we review the recent developments in the synthesis and applications of heteroatom-doped graphene in supercapacitors and lithium ion batteries.

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  1. ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Queensland, 4072, Australia

    Yangyang Wen, Congcong Huang, Lianzhou Wang & Denisa Hulicova-Jurcakova

  2. Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China

    Congcong Huang

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Wen, Y., Huang, C., Wang, L. et al. Heteroatom-doped graphene for electrochemical energy storage. Chin. Sci. Bull. 59, 2102–2121 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-014-0266-x

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