InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: July 26, 2023
Abstract
The
pursuit
of
high
energy
density
while
achieving
long
cycle
life
remains
a
challenge
in
developing
transition
metal
(TM)
oxide
cathode
materials
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs).
Here,
we
present
concept
precisely
manipulating
structural
evolution
via
local
coordination
chemistry
regulation
to
design
high‐performance
composite
materials.
controllable
process
is
realized
by
tuning
magnesium
content
Na
0.6
Mn
1−
x
Mg
O
2
,
which
elucidated
combination
experimental
analysis
and
theoretical
calculations.
substitution
into
sites
not
only
induces
unique
from
layered–tunnel
structure
layered
but
also
mitigates
the
Jahn–Teller
distortion
3+
.
Meanwhile,
benefiting
strong
ionic
interaction
between
2+
2−
environments
around
coordinated
with
electrochemically
inactive
are
anchored
TM
layer,
providing
pinning
effect
stabilize
crystal
smooth
electrochemical
profile.
0.95
0.05
material
delivers
188.9
mAh
g
−1
specific
capacity,
equivalent
508.0
Wh
kg
at
0.5C,
exhibits
71.3%
capacity
retention
after
1000
cycles
5C
as
well
excellent
compatibility
hard
carbon
anode.
This
work
may
provide
new
insights
inspire
more
novel
SIB
image
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(37)
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Abstract
In
recent
decades,
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
received
increasing
attention
because
they
offer
cost
and
safety
advantages
avoid
the
challenges
related
to
limited
lithium/cobalt/nickel
resources
environmental
pollution.
Because
sodium
storage
performance
production
of
SIBs
are
dominated
by
cathode
performance,
developing
materials
with
large‐scale
capacity
is
key
achieving
commercial
applications
SIBs.
Therefore,
host
high
energy
density,
long
cycling
life,
low
cost,
chemical/environmental
stability
crucial
for
implementing
advanced
Among
developed
SIBs,
O3‐type
sodiated
transition‐metal
oxides
attracted
extensive
owing
their
simple
synthesis
methods,
theoretical
specific
capacity,
sufficient
Na
content.
However,
relatively
large
Na‐ion
radius
leads
sluggish
diffusion
kinetics
inevitable
complex
phase
transitions
during
deintercalation/intercalation
process,
resulting
in
poor
rate
capability
stability.
this
review
comprehensively
summarizes
research
progress
modification
strategies
cathodes,
including
component
design,
surface
modification,
optimization
methods.
This
work
aims
guide
development
layered
provide
technical
support
next
generation
energy‐storage
systems.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(7)
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
a
viable
alternative
to
meet
the
requirements
of
future
large‐scale
energy
storage
systems
due
uniform
distribution
and
abundant
sodium
resources.
Among
various
cathode
materials
for
SIBs,
phosphate‐based
polyanionic
compounds
exhibit
excellent
sodium‐storage
properties,
such
as
high
operation
voltage,
remarkable
structural
stability,
superior
safety.
However,
their
undesirable
electronic
conductivities
specific
capacities
limit
application
in
systems.
Herein,
development
history
recent
progress
cathodes
first
overviewed.
Subsequently,
effective
modification
strategies
summarized
toward
high‐performance
including
surface
coating,
morphological
control,
ion
doping,
electrolyte
optimization.
Besides,
electrochemical
performance,
cost,
industrialization
analysis
SIBs
discussed
accelerating
commercialization
development.
Finally,
directions
comprehensively
concluded.
It
is
believed
that
this
review
can
provide
instructive
insight
into
developing
practical
SIBs.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(6)
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(NIBs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
to
commercial
lithium‐ion
(LIBs)
due
the
similar
properties
of
Li
and
Na
elements
well
abundance
accessibility
resources.
Most
current
research
has
been
focused
on
half‐cell
system
(using
metal
counter
electrode)
evaluate
performance
cathode/anode/electrolyte.
The
relationship
between
achieved
in
half
cells
that
obtained
full
cells,
however,
neglected
much
this
research.
Additionally,
trade‐off
electrochemical
cost
needs
be
given
more
consideration.
Therefore,
systematic
comprehensive
insights
into
status
key
issues
for
full‐cell
need
gained
advance
its
commercialization.
Consequently,
review
evaluates
recent
progress
based
various
cathodes
highlights
most
significant
challenges
cells.
Several
strategies
also
proposed
enhance
NIBs,
including
designing
electrode
materials,
optimizing
electrolytes,
sodium
compensation,
so
forth.
Finally,
perspectives
outlooks
are
provided
guide
future
sodium‐ion
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(17)
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Abstract
As
an
ideal
candidate
for
the
next
generation
of
large‐scale
energy
storage
devices,
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
received
great
attention
due
to
their
low
cost.
However,
practical
utility
SIBs
faces
constraints
imposed
by
geographical
and
environmental
factors,
particularly
in
high‐altitude
cold
regions.
In
these
areas,
low‐temperature
(LT)
performance
presents
a
pressing
technological
challenge
that
requires
significant
breakthroughs.
LT
environments,
electrochemical
reaction
kinetics
are
sluggish,
electrode/electrolyte
interface
is
unstable,
diffusion
sodium
ions
electrode
materials
slow,
leading
decrease
battery
performance.
Therefore,
reasonable
design
electrolyte
significance
optimizing
SIBs.
this
review,
research
progress
electrolytes,
cathode,
anode
materials,
as
well
metal
solid‐state
electrolytes
systematically
summarized
recent
years,
aiming
understand
principles
SIBs,
clarify
basic
development
high‐performance
applications,
promote
technology
full
temperature
range.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(15)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Layered
oxides
have
become
the
research
focus
of
cathode
materials
for
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
due
to
low
cost,
simple
synthesis
process,
and
high
specific
capacity.
However,
poor
air
stability,
unstable
phase
structure
under
voltage,
slow
anionic
redox
kinetics
hinder
their
commercial
application.
In
recent
years,
concept
manipulating
orbital
hybridization
has
been
proposed
simultaneously
regulate
microelectronic
modify
surface
chemistry
environment
intrinsically.
this
review,
modes
between
atoms
in
3d/4d
transition
metal
(TM)
orbitals
O
2p
near
region
Fermi
energy
level
(E
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(11)
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Alloying‐type
antimony
(Sb)
with
high
theoretical
capacity
is
a
promising
anode
candidate
for
both
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
and
sodium‐ion
(SIBs).
Given
the
larger
radius
of
Na
+
(1.02
Å)
than
Li
(0.76
Å),
it
was
generally
believed
that
Sb
would
experience
even
worse
degradation
in
SIBs
due
to
more
substantial
volumetric
variations
during
cycling
when
compared
LIBs.
However,
unexpectedly
exhibited
better
electrochemical
structural
stability
LIBs,
mechanistic
reasons
underlie
this
performance
discrepancy
remain
undiscovered.
Here,
using
situ
transmission
electron
microscopy,
X‐ray
diffraction,
Raman
techniques
complemented
by
simulations,
we
explicitly
reveal
lithiation/delithiation
process,
sodiation/desodiation
process
displays
previously
unexplored
two‐stage
alloying/dealloying
mechanism
polycrystalline
amorphous
phases
as
intermediates
featuring
improved
resilience
mechanical
damage,
contributing
superior
SIBs.
Additionally,
properties
weaker
atomic
interaction
Na−Sb
alloys
Li−Sb
favor
enabling
mitigated
stress,
accounting
enhanced
unveiled
simulations.
Our
finding
delineates
origins
potential
implications
other
large‐volume‐change
electrode
materials.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(15), P. 7828 - 7874
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
depicts
a
broad
picture
of
fundamental
electrochemical
properties,
challenges
in
practical
use,
improvement
strategies
and
future
prospects
Na
layered
oxides,
attempting
to
offer
insights
into
design
high-performance
cathodes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
an
comprehensive
overview
of
various
advanced
aqueous
electrolytes
for
zinc-ion
batteries,
including
“water-in-salt”
electrolytes,
eutectic
molecular
crowding
and
hydrogel
electrolytes.