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1School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Institute for Advanced Materials, Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|December 22, 2017
Summary
Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) and sodium ion capacitors (SICs) offer a low-cost, abundant alternative for energy storage. This review highlights advancements in micro/nanostructured electrode materials for SIBs and SICs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Growing demand for efficient energy storage solutions.
- Sodium-based systems (SIBs, SICs) are promising due to abundant, low-cost sodium.
- Previous research focused on material optimization and new material discovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in micro/nanostructured electrode materials for SIBs and SICs.
- To highlight the design of composite materials with enhanced stability and kinetics.
- To discuss current challenges and future prospects for sodium-based energy storage.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on micro/nanostructured electrode materials.
- Analysis of rational design strategies for composite materials.
- Discussion of thermodynamic stabilities and charge/discharge kinetics.
Main Results:
- Significant advancements in micro/nanostructured electrode materials for SIBs and SICs.
- Successful design of composite materials exhibiting high thermodynamic stability and fast kinetics.
- Identification of key challenges in fundamental understanding and commercialization.
Conclusions:
- Sodium-based energy storage systems show great potential for large-scale applications.
- Further research is needed to overcome existing challenges and facilitate commercialization.
- Future prospects point towards continued development and wider adoption of SIBs and SICs.
