Applications of Graphene in Solar Energy

Graphene as a material is becoming more and more prevalent recently due to its conductivity and its economical price compared to metal, causing it to become competitive in the field of solar energy. This article aims to discuss graphene’s typical traits and its specific applications in the field of solar energy to enable readers to recognize the practical values of graphene through the lens of literature analysis and literature review, which serves as the foundation and opportunities for future development in mitigating the issues such as water scarcity and environmental pollution, as graphene can enhance product performance when combining with other materials through improving conversion efficiency while ensuring the sustainability. It is realized that even though graphene’s use in the field of solar energy may encounter challenges and risks, its potential still provides people with valuable insights into what future solar energy industries should be aware of or even investigate further on.