Reduced graphene oxide as a multi-functional conductive binder for supercapacitor electrodes

Using rGO as a multi-functional conductive binder, we propose a novel strategy to fabricate freestanding, flexible, and high-performance carbon electrodes for supercapacitors. The synergetic effect between rGO and porous carbon materials results in significantly improved electrode capacitance and rate performance in both aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes. Various porous carbons with different morphologies and sizes can be fabricated into electrodes with tunable areal mass and thickness using rGO as a binder.177