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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Sodium-based batteries are attractive due to resource abundance, lower cost, and sustainability.
  • They are a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries but require significant research for advancement.
  • The electrolyte is a critical component influencing overall battery performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in electrolyte additives for room-temperature sodium-based rechargeable batteries.
  • To highlight the importance of tailored electrolyte formulation for enhancing battery performance.
  • To cover various sodium battery chemistries, including sodium-ion, Na-O2/air, Na-S, and sodium-intercalated cathode types.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on electrolyte additives in sodium-based batteries.
  • Analysis of the impact of additives on battery performance metrics.
  • Categorization of additives based on different sodium battery systems.

Main Results:

  • Additives significantly enhance electrolyte properties and battery performance.
  • Tailored electrolyte formulations are key to overcoming current limitations.
  • Progress has been made across various sodium battery chemistries through additive engineering.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolyte additives are vital for the development of high-performance sodium-based rechargeable batteries.
  • Further research into additive design is essential for sodium batteries to compete with and surpass lithium-ion technology.
  • The reviewed progress indicates a strong potential for sodium batteries in future energy storage applications.