Hierarchically structured carbon nanocomposites as electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage, conversion and biosensor systems

Carbon-based nanocomposites with hierarchical structures are poised to be the most prevailing electrode materials for various electrochemical applications as they constitute a complex nanoarchitecture that provides a large internal surface area, excellent conductance as well as synergistic effects for electrochemical reactions at the interface. This report briefly highlights our recent research on a series of hierarchical carbon-based nanostructures concerning the design, fabrication, characterization, properties and applications in electrochemical energy storage, conversion and biosensor systems.