Graphene has attracted a lot of attention in recent years since its discovery
because of its unique structural, mechanical, optical, electric, and thermal properties,
making it a viable candidate for a wide range of applications. Graphene, a 2-
dimensional network of carbon atoms with high conductivity and surface area is a
potential material for high-performance applications. For conceivably ground-breaking
uses in lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, sensing, and photocatalytic applications,
graphene is being used as a filler or composite material with polymers, metals, and
metal oxides. Graphene's primary derivatives are graphene oxide (GO) and reducedgraphene oxide (rGO). Graphite can be oxidised to produce GO, and it can be reduced
to produce rGO. There is a lot of interest in the application of energy storage in
different industries because of the fascinating features of graphene and its derivatives.
In the last decade, there has been a lot of interest in the energy storage applications of
nanomaterials based on graphene, and numerous groups have started working in this
area all over the world. Graphene is perfect for the manufacture of energy storage
devices due to its exceptional compatibility, solubility, and selectivity. It is possible to
do this, especially if they have been exposed to metal oxide, which causes only minor
sheet restacking. The high conductivity of the interconnected networks of graphene is
another factor influencing it as a material for energy storage applications.
Keywords: Graphene, Graphene derivatives, Graphene oxide, Reduced Graphene oxide.
