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  • 1State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.

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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) offer a cost-effective renewable energy solution. Recent advances in sodium-ion full cells (SIFCs) show promise for high energy density and rate capabilities, paving the way for commercialization.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Increasing global energy consumption necessitates urgent development of renewable energy sources.
  • Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) present a cost-effective alternative due to abundant sodium resources and competitive electrochemical performance.
  • Bridging the gap between sodium half-cells and commercial applications requires a full cell perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of challenges, recent advances, and future outlooks for non-aqueous and aqueous sodium-ion full cells (SIFCs).
  • To review the progress of prototype SIFCs and nanostructured electrode materials, emphasizing their structure, composition, and compatibility.
  • To highlight key developments in SIFC technology for practical applications.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
electrode materialsfull cellsprototypessodium ions

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  • Review of existing literature on SIFCs, including non-aqueous and aqueous systems.
  • Analysis of the relationship between SIFC performance and electrode material properties (structure, composition).
  • Evaluation of electrochemical data for various SIFC prototypes and nanostructured electrode materials.

Main Results:

  • Several SIFCs utilizing layered oxides and hard carbon electrodes achieve high specific gravimetric energy exceeding 200 Wh kg⁻¹.
  • An NaCrO₂ //hard carbon full cell demonstrates exceptional rate capability, operating at over 100 C.
  • Nanostructured electrode materials and optimized SIFC designs contribute to enhanced performance.

Conclusions:

  • SIFCs show significant potential for high-performance energy storage applications.
  • Further systematic research is crucial for industrialization, focusing on electrode design, component compatibility, and advanced battery technologies.
  • Continued development is essential to overcome current challenges and realize the full potential of SIBs.