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Recent Progress in Rechargeable Sodium Metal Batteries: A Review
Shiyang Wang1,2, Bo Peng3, Jian Lu4
1Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China.
Chemistry (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|October 9, 2022
Summary
Sodium metal batteries (SMBs) offer high energy density but require improvements for commercial use. This review covers sodium anode, electrolyte, and cathode advancements for practical SMBs.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Sodium metal batteries (SMBs) are attractive for energy storage due to high energy density and abundant sodium resources.
- Current SMB technology faces challenges in stability and performance under demanding operating conditions, hindering commercialization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in sodium metal batteries.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of sodium anode modification, electrolyte development, and cathode design for SMBs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent progress in SMBs.
- Analysis of challenges and solutions for sodium metal anodes.
- Summary of traditional liquid and prospective solid electrolytes.
- Introduction to insertion- and conversion-type cathode materials.
Main Results:
- Identified key challenges in sodium metal anodes and presented corresponding solutions.
- Summarized the characteristics of liquid electrolytes and explored the potential of solid electrolytes.
- Detailed the properties and applications of insertion- and conversion-type cathode materials.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress has been made in enhancing SMB performance through anode, electrolyte, and cathode innovations.
- Further research and development are crucial for overcoming existing challenges and enabling the commercialization of practical SMBs.
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