Graphene is a single atomic layer of carbon atoms, and has exceptional electrical, mechanical, and optical characteristics. It has been broadly utilized in the fields of material science, physics, chemistry, device fabrication, information, and biology. In this review paper, we briefly investigate the ideas, structure, characteristics, and fabrication techniques for graphene applications in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). In LIBs, a constant three-dimensional (3D) conductive system can adequately enhance the transportation of electrons and ions of the electrode material. The use of 3D graphene and graphene-expansion electrode materials can significantly upgrade LIBs characteristics to give higher electric conductivity, greater capacity, and good stability. This review demonstrates several recent advances in graphenecontaining LIB electrode materials, and addresses probable trends into the future.

Abstract
 1. Introduction
 2. Techniques for preparation of graphene
 3. Utilization of graphene in cathode materials for LIBs
  3.1. Graphene-LiMPO4 (M = Fe, V, Mn, Co) as cathode materials
 4. Anode materials with graphene in LIBs
  4.1. Graphene-silicon-based compound materials as anodes for LIBs
  4.2. Graphene-transition metal-based composites as LIB anode materials
  4.3. Graphene-tin based oxide composites as LIB anode materials
 5. Conclusions and Outlook
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• Sameen Akbar(Laboratory of Advance Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Agriculture) Corresponding Author
• Muhammad Rehan(Laboratory of Advance Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Agriculture) Corresponding Author
• Liu Haiyang(Laboratory of Advance Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Agriculture)
• Iqra Rafique(Laboratory of Advance Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Agriculture)
• Hurria Akbar(Laboratory of Advance Materials and Nanotechnology, Department of Physics, University of Agriculture)