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Published on: November 11, 2013
Research progress on NASICON-type solid electrolytes in all-solid-state sodium batteries: bulk optimization and
Xianming Xia1,2, Jiajia Liu1, Hao Zhu1
1College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Xiangnan University Chenzhou 423000 China hehb5@mail2.sysu.edu.cn ddhbyjs@126.com.
RSC Advances
|July 6, 2026
Summary
All-solid-state sodium batteries using Na3Zr2Si2PO12 electrolytes show promise for safe, high-density energy storage. This review addresses challenges in ion transport and interfacial compatibility for practical applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Solid-state Chemistry
Background:
- All-solid-state sodium batteries (ASSSBs) are key for sustainable energy storage due to sodium's abundance and enhanced safety.
- Na3Zr2Si2PO12 (NZSP) ceramic electrolytes offer a 3D framework, good ionic conductivity, wide stability, and air stability.
- Practical ASSSBs face hurdles in NZSP's bulk ion transport and electrode/electrolyte interface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review progress in NZSP solid electrolytes for ASSSBs.
- To analyze strategies for improving bulk ion transport and interfacial compatibility.
- To outline future research directions for NZSP-based ASSSBs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of crystal structure, intrinsic modification, and interfacial engineering of NZSP.
- Analysis of challenges in bulk transport and interfacial compatibility.
- Discussion of future development perspectives.
Main Results:
- NZSP exhibits favorable properties but requires optimization for practical applications.
- Intrinsic modifications and interfacial engineering are crucial for overcoming bottlenecks.
- Synergistic optimization of bulk and interface properties is essential.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to enhance NZSP performance for commercial ASSSBs.
- Integrating advanced characterization, theoretical computation, and thin-film fabrication is vital.
- Focusing on synergistic bulk-interface optimization and full-cell integration will drive progress.

