Electrochemical exfoliation and deposition of sodium-graphene oxide composite for high specific capacity cathode/anode for dual-carbon sodium ion battery application

•We provide information on a straightforward process for creating sodium-carbon-based material for Na-ion batteries.•This work suggests that the electrochemical exfoliation and deposition process yields superior material for sodium-ion batteries with high capacity.•The method of creating high-performing materials that do not require purifying or cleaning procedures.•The high specific capacity of 368 mAh/g with a current density of 100 mA/g after 60 electrochemical cycles.