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Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
Published on: November 11, 2013
Sb-based metal oxide and sulfide anode materials for alkali-ion batteries
Dengxiang Wu1, Shengkai Li1, Jinliang Lin1
1Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Ecological Polymer and New Energy Materials, School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Gannan University of Science and Technology Ganzhou China shengkai_li@yeah.net.
RSC Advances
|July 6, 2026
Summary
Antimony oxides and sulfides show promise as low-cost anode materials for advanced lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and potassium-ion batteries. This review details strategies to overcome their conductivity and volume expansion issues for improved energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Growing demand for high-performance, cost-effective batteries drives research into advanced electrode materials.
- Lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and potassium-ion batteries are key areas of development, utilizing abundant alkali metals.
- Antimony-based oxides (Sb2O3) and sulfides (Sb2S3) offer high theoretical capacity but face challenges in practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in Sb2O3- and Sb2S3-based anodes for various alkali-ion batteries.
- To evaluate the limitations hindering the full deployment of these antimony-based materials.
- To provide insights into overcoming challenges and optimizing Sb2O3 and Sb2S3 for next-generation anodes.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of Sb2O3 and Sb2S3 anode materials for alkali-ion batteries.
- Analysis of synthesis strategies and energy storage mechanisms.
- Evaluation of methods to address low conductivity, volume expansion, and capacity limitations.
Main Results:
- Sb2O3 and Sb2S3 exhibit high theoretical capacities, making them attractive anode candidates.
- Key challenges include poor electrical conductivity, significant volume changes during cycling, and insufficient reversible capacity.
- Various strategies, including nanostructuring and composite formation, have been explored to mitigate these issues.
Conclusions:
- Sb2O3 and Sb2S3 hold significant potential for next-generation alkali-ion battery anodes.
- Further research and optimization are crucial to overcome existing bottlenecks for practical implementation.
- This review provides a roadmap for developing improved antimony-based anode materials.
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