Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
The
hard
carbon
(HC)
anodes
with
desirable
electrochemical
performances
including
high
initial
Coulombic
efficiency,
superior
rate
performance
and
long‐term
cycling
play
an
indispensable
role
in
the
practical
application
of
sodium
ion
batteries
(SIBs),
which
are
closely
related
to
electrolytes
them
matched.
Fully
analyzing
mechanism
electrolyte
engineering
for
HC
is
crucial
promoting
commercialization
SIBs,
but
still
lacking.
In
this
review,
correlation
between
physicochemical
properties
first
summarized.
And
point
out
properties,
conductivity,
de‐solvation
energy,
interface
passivation
ability
Na
+
storage
HC.
Then,
formation
process,
composition,
as
well
structure
solid
interphase
(SEI)
on
surface
mainly
discussed,
structure‐activity
relationship
SEI
analyzed
depth.
Moreover,
based
analysis,
relevant
design
strategies
have
been
Finally,
challenges
future
development
directions
proposed.
This
review
expected
provide
professional
theoretical
guidance
contribute
rational
high‐performance
anodes,
industrialization
SIBs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(16)
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Due
to
low
cost
and
high
energy
density,
sodium
metal
batteries
(SMBs)
have
attracted
growing
interest,
with
great
potential
power
future
electric
vehicles
(EVs)
mobile
electronics,
which
require
rapid
charge/discharge
capability.
However,
the
development
of
high-rate
SMBs
has
been
impeded
by
sluggish
Na
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(26)
Published: March 21, 2024
Sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
as
ideal
candidates
for
large-scale
energy
storage
due
to
their
notable
advantages
in
terms
of
resource
availability
and
cost-effectiveness.
However,
there
remains
a
substantial
density
gap
between
SIBs
commercially
available
lithium-ion
(LIBs),
posing
challenges
meeting
the
requirements
practical
applications.
The
fabrication
high-energy
cathodes
has
emerged
an
efficient
approach
enhancing
SIBs,
which
commonly
requires
operating
high-voltage
regions.
Layered
oxide
(LOCs),
with
low
cost,
facile
synthesis,
high
theoretical
specific
capacity,
one
most
promising
commercial
LOCs
encounter
when
operated
regions
such
irreversible
phase
transitions,
migration
dissolution
metal
cations,
loss
reactive
oxygen,
occurrence
serious
interfacial
parasitic
reactions.
These
issues
ultimately
result
severe
degradation
battery
performance.
This
review
aims
shed
light
on
key
failure
mechanisms
encountered
by
Additionally,
corresponding
strategies
improving
stability
are
comprehensively
summarized.
By
providing
fundamental
insights
valuable
perspectives,
this
contribute
advancement
SIBs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(25)
Published: March 8, 2024
Abstract
Room‐temperature
sodium‐sulfur
(RT‐Na/S)
batteries
are
promising
alternatives
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems
with
high
density
and
power
density.
However,
some
notorious
issues
hampering
the
practical
application
of
RT‐Na/S
batteries.
Besides,
working
mechanism
under
conditions
such
as
sulfur
loading,
lean
electrolyte,
low
capacity
ratio
between
negative
positive
electrode
(N/P
ratio),
is
essential
importance
applications,
yet
significance
these
parameters
has
long
been
disregarded.
Herein,
it
comprehensively
reviewed
recent
advances
on
Na
metal
anode,
S
cathode,
separator
engineering
The
discrepancies
laboratory
research
elaborately
discussed,
endeavors
toward
applications
highlighted,
suggestions
values
crucial
rationally
proposed.
Furthermore,
an
empirical
equation
to
estimate
actual
pouch
cells
proposed
first
time,
making
possible
evaluate
gravimetric
conditions.
This
review
aims
reemphasize
vital
bridge
gaps
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(26)
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Abstract
High‐power‐density
rechargeable
batteries
are
highly
indispensable
for
power‐intensive
application
scenarios,
such
as
vehicle
start‐stop
system
and
grid‐level
frequency
regulation.
However,
realizing
high‐power‐density
alkali‐ion
is
challenging
especially
at
low
temperatures,
undesirable
alkali
metal
plating
tends
to
occur
more
easily
on
the
anode
surface
due
increased
electrochemical
impedance
polarization.
Herein,
a
low‐temperature,
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
||hard
carbon
(HC)
sodium‐ion
full
battery
without
realized
by
electrolyte
The
designed
high‐solvation‐entropy
enables
high
ionic
conductivity
of
13.87
mS
cm
−1
−40
°C.
More
importantly,
enhanced
contact‐ion
pairs
solvation
structure
induces
an
anion‐derived,
thin,
NaF‐rich
solid
interface
(SEI)
HC
anodes
with
interfacial
resistance
ensure
facile
+
diffusion
through
SEI.
Consequently,
assembled
demonstrates
record‐high
power
density
1132.31
W
kg
(with
energy
61.94
Wh
°C
13372.56
(132.83
25
(based
total
mass
active
materials
cathode).
This
work
will
expedite
development
applications
in
extreme
environments.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 1192 - 1209
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Eutectic
electrolytes
have
been
widely
used
in
low-temperature
metal-ion
batteries
(MIBs)
due
to
their
good
performance
regardless
of
seasonal
and
regional
changes.
Durable
MIBs
rely
on
the
constitution,
proportion,
solvation-structure
construction
eutectic
maintain
high
ionic
conductivity
electrochemical
stability.
Despite
rapid
advances
electrolytes,
some
key
issues,
including
fundamental
mechanisms,
theoretical
models,
aqueous/non-aqueous
controversies,
challenges
at
sub-zero
temperatures,
need
be
addressed.
This
Review
first
gives
an
overview
chemistry
by
presenting
analysis
proposing
new
models
demonstrate
variety
interactions
anti-freezing
mechanisms.
Then,
thermodynamics
mass
transfer,
Helmholtz
electric
double-layer
configuration,
electrode–electrolyte
interphase
are
discussed
uncover
influence
structure
electrochemistry
MIBs.
Finally,
a
summary
perspectives
provided
guide
design
principles
requirements
systems
for
applications
scenarios.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 14, 2024
Abstract
Lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
emerged
as
vital
elements
of
energy
storage
systems
permeating
every
facet
modern
living,
particularly
in
portable
electronic
devices
and
electric
vehicles.
However,
with
the
sustained
economic
social
development,
new‐generation
LIBs
high
density,
wide
operating
temperature
range,
fast
charge,
safety
are
eagerly
expected,
while
conventional
ethylene
carbonate
(EC)‐based
electrolytes
fail
to
satisfy
corresponding
requirements.
Comparatively,
ether‐based
electrolyte
fascinating
properties
recently
been
revived
fields,
many
advanced
exciting
performances
under
developed.
This
review
provides
an
extensive
overview
latest
breakthroughs
concerning
applied
intercalation
cathodes.
To
systematically
outline
progression
electrolytes,
this
is
categorized
from
perspective
anodes
follows:
i)
graphite
anode‐based
LIBs;
ii)
silicon
iii)
lithium
metal
LIBs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(30)
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
As
the
energy
storage
sector
gains
prominence,
sodium
batteries
have
garnered
attention
due
to
their
affordability
and
abundance
of
raw
materials.
Among
methods
aimed
at
enhancing
battery
performance,
electrolyte
additives
are
notably
cost‐effective.
Despite
typically
comprising
no
more
than
5%
components,
these
play
a
crucial
role
in
improving
cycle
life
overall
functionality.
This
review
begins
by
analyzing
factors
propelling
development
diverse
roles
additives,
extensively
examines
common
functional
groups
(fluorine(F)‐containing,
sulfonyl,
sulfoxide,
phosphate
ester,
nitrogenous,
boron,
silyl
groups,
etc.)
additives.
Furthermore,
it
categorizes
latest
into
five
distinct
types.
Lastly,
provides
an
overview
potential
for
designing
that
both
sustainable
efficient.
comprehensive
aims
be
valuable
resource
informing
strategic
selection
enhancement
thereby
facilitating
future
progress
field.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 21, 2024
Cost-effectiveness
plays
a
decisive
role
in
sustainable
operating
of
rechargeable
batteries.
As
such,
the
low
cost-consumption
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
and
potassium-ion
(PIBs)
provides
promising
direction
for
"how
do
SIBs/PIBs
replace
Li-ion
(LIBs)
counterparts"
based
on
their
resource
abundance
advanced
electrochemical
performance.
To
rationalize
technologies
as
alternatives
to
LIBs
from
unit
energy
cost
perspective,
this
review
gives
specific
criteria
density
at
possible
electrode-price
grades
various
battery-longevity
levels.
The
($
kWh
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIB),
stemming
from
the
abundance
of
sodium
resources
and
their
cost‐effectiveness,
have
positioning
them
favorably
a
potential
candidate
for
stationary
energy
storage
public
electric
vehicles.
As
an
intermediary
grid
system
output
terminals
charging
station,
fast‐charging
performance
has
actually
become
crucial
metric,
which
greatly
relates
to
station
utilization
cost‐
time‐efficient.
Besides,
capacity
is
also
relevant
long‐term
stable
operation
transportation.
Given
remarkable
advancements
in
SIBs
reported
recently,
review
about
this
topic
scope
timely
important
at
present.
In
study,
bottlenecks
are
first
assessed,
after
that,
comprehensive
overview
employed
strategies
improving
capacities
three
aspects:
structures
design,
reaction
mechanism
regulation,
optimization
solvation
structure
interfacial
property
given.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
further
research
toward
proposed.
The
authors
hope
will
provide
deep
understanding
design
principles
inspire
more
endeavors
conquer
practicability
issue
fields.
