Graphene, a true 21st century material, has the potential to enable revolutionary products based on its chemical and physical properties. In a trend to match technology to high commercial value, there has been an increasing level of activity in energy applications of nanographene, taking advantage of large surface area, large specific capacitance and high mobility values. Nanographene is poised to challenge conventional materials, including carbon black, carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes, for future applications in energy production, energy efficiency and energy storage. The uses for graphene abound, and energy applications seem well suited to welcome the advantages that graphene has to offer. The dominant energy applications of nanographene will be covered along with significant commercial milestones. This presentation will discuss the recent market and patent activity of nanographene, and how the energy landscape can accommodate this new material that is rife with potential to disrupt the status quo.

Opportunity for graphene nanomaterials in energy applications: Market perspective

247th National Meeting (2014)

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