Graphene going green—Today’s energy scenarios

Ayesha  Kausar

doi:10.59400/esc2198

Graphene going green—Today’s energy scenarios

Ayesha Kausar National Center for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan

Article ID: 2198

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/esc2198

Keywords: green energy; graphene; nanotechnology; sustainability; commercialization; solar cells; supercapacitors

Abstract

Nowadays, mainstream research on graphene trends towards employing environmentally friendly or green synthesis routes and precursors, and ensuing green graphene nanomaterials are shown to be highly beneficial for a range of scientific applications, from energy/electronics to engineering to biomedical arenas. Specifically, graphene has emerged as a leading contender for designing green or ecological energy conversion (solar cells, fuel cells) and energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries) devices/systems. In this perspective article, we basically aim to highlight state-of-the-art advancements of green-sourced graphene and related nanomaterials in today’s energy sectors. According to scientific endeavors so far on green graphene, its successful design, real-world energy conversion/storage device application, and commercialization depend upon resolving underlying challenges of synthesis/performance. We observe notable applications of green graphene in the fields of photovoltaics, fuel cells, capacitors, and batteries. Herein, we suggest comprehensive future surveys for advanced fabrication techniques and sustainable sources/techniques to develop next-generation green graphene-derived energy systems with superior energy storage capacities and power outputs.

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2025-03-12

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Kausar, A. (2025). Graphene going green—Today’s energy scenarios. Energy Storage and Conversion, 3(1), 2198. https://doi.org/10.59400/esc2198

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