Advanced carbon nanomaterials and nanotechnology applied in anode for lithium metal/ion batteries

Lithium batteries have a significant impact on the automotive industry and play an indispensable role in modern life. The demand for lithium batteries has increased with the advent of carbon nanomaterials. These materials provide higher energy storage and have the potential to replace graphite as the negative battery material. Although graphite is the most frequently used material on the market, it has an amorphous structure and limited capacity. To enhance the capacity of lithium batteries and increase their ability to store more lithium ions within a smaller volume, researchers have developed many advanced carbon nanomaterials with great specific properties. These materials not only increase the battery's capacity but also offer viable solutions to the challenges encountered by lithium batteries. The focus of this article is on how these advanced carbon nanomaterials from 3 dimensions to 1 dimension can realize material performance improvements and changes in battery lifespan, energy density, resistance in dendritic lithium-deposition, and other aspects.