ATIP Document ID: 150429AR NANOCARBONS FOR BATTERY APPLICATIONS IN CHINA

Motivated by the rapid development of portable electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy harvesting, advanced materials with exceptional electrical, thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties for energy storage devices featuring good flexibility, high power and energy densities, and low cost are highly sought after. With the rapid growth of nanotechnology (nanotech), two typical types of nanocarbon materials of recent interest in electrochemistry namely, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene have displayed great potential for improving the existing or even further developing high-performance batteries. This report presents the current status of research on CNTs and graphene for advanced lithium battery (LIB) applications in China, primarily focusing on the relevant government programs as well as the leading players in academia and important research advancements. An analysis of publications is presented and the challenges of developments in this area are also briefly discussed.