ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3)
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Abstract
In
an
era
where
renewable
energy
resources
are
pivotal
yet
plagued
by
variability,
vanadium‐cerium
(V‐Ce)
redox
flow
batteries
(RFBs)
present
a
sophisticated
solution
to
storage
and
grid
stability.
This
study
focuses
into
the
electrochemical
integration
of
cerium
with
vanadium
enhance
traditional
batteries′
density
cost‐effectiveness.
Through
innovative
design
that
allows
scalability
addresses
challenges
lower
inherent
in
RFBs,
V‐Ce
RFBs
demonstrate
potential
for
more
compact
efficient
systems.
this
work,
we
provide
open‐source
mono
cell
research.
Herein,
research
spotlights
characterization
Ce‐based
electrolytes,
employing
mixed
acid
electrolytes
improve
solubility.
For
improving
performance
including
diffusion
coefficients
electron
transfer
rates,
L–Leucine
L–Lysine
have
been
used
as
organic
additives.
Obtained
results
revealed
these
additives
not
only
influence
stability
efficiency
but
also
significantly
affect
charge‐discharge
properties
which,
L‐leucine
showing
superior
over
L‐lysine.
These
findings
propose
new
way
optimizing
large‐scale
regarding
efficiency,
safety,
environmental
impact.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
this
review,
the
formation
mechanism
of
sodium
dendrite
and
corresponding
battery
failure
causes
are
introduced
in
detail,
latest
advances
sodiophilic
design
strategies
systematically
discussed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2025
Sodium-ion
batteries
hold
great
promise
for
large-scale
energy
storage
but
face
significant
challenges
at
extreme
temperatures.
Especially
high
temperatures,
side
reactions
and
electrode
dissolution
are
exacerbated
by
repeated
cycling.
It
is,
therefore,
essential
to
optimize
the
electrolyte
formulation.
Here,
a
series
of
siloxane
molecules
screened
boost
high-temperature
performance
anode
materials
in
SIBs.
Octamethyltrisiloxane
(MDM),
as
result
this
screening,
prefers
interact
with
anions
due
unique
electron-donating
Si→CH3.
This
association
then
weakens
P─F
bond
facilitates
formation
NaF-rich
solid
interphase.
Additionally,
MDM
inhibits
hydrolysis
PF6
-,
reducing
deleterious
species
electrolyte.
Therefore,
commercial
Sn
microparticles
show
reversible
capacity
752
mAh
g-1
60
°C
after
750
cycles
2
A
g-1,
much
better
than
case
without
MDM.
exceeds
reported
data
an
additive
also
improves
Bi
hard
carbon.
The
results
provide
useful
guidance
rational
selection
additives
sodium-ion
batteries.
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 102 - 102
Published: March 8, 2025
Hard
carbon
(HC),
which
is
one
of
the
anode
materials
widely
used
in
commercial
sodium-ion
batteries
at
present,
suffers
from
a
thick
and
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interface
(SEI)
layer
formed
by
self-reduction
traditional
carbonate-based
electrolytes
on
its
surface.
This
phenomenon
impacts
battery’s
Coulomb
efficiency,
cycle
stability,
rate
performance.
In
this
paper,
pyrrolidinium-type
di-cation
ionic
liquid,
butyl-1,4-di(methylpyrrolidinium)
di[hexafluorophosphate]
(C4di[mPy].di[PF6]),
studied
as
an
additive
to
improve
interphase
stability
HC
anode.
The
PF6−
C4di[mPy].di[PF6]
enhances
coordination
number
between
Na+
PF6−,
C4di[mPy]2+
preferentially
reduced,
jointly
participating
construction
stable,
thin,
dense
NaF-rich
SEI
films,
thus
laying
foundation
for
improving
battery
As
result,
carbonate
containing
2
wt%
C4di[mPy].di[PF6],
reversible
capacity
HC/Na
half-cell
increased
14.7%,
retention
remains
90.4%
after
400
cycles.
work
provides
reference
future
research
design
high-performance
ion
liquid
additives.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
emerging
as
a
promising
alternative
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
solutions,
driven
by
the
economic
and
environmental
benefits
of
abundant
sodium
resources.
A
pivotal
aspect
SIB
advancement
is
development
advanced
electrolytes,
which
remains
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
facile
scalable
synthesis
method
low‐cost
sodium‐difluoro(oxalato)borate
(NaDFOB)
reported
explored
its
application
standalone
electrolyte
salt
SIBs.
The
NaDFOB‐based
ether
demonstrates
exceptional
electrochemical
stability,
solvent
compatibility,
unique
capacity
to
form
dense,
robust
solid‐electrolyte
interphase
layer
on
electrode
surfaces.
As
result,
Na
4
Fe
3
(PO
)
2
P
O
7
(NFPP)
cathode
with
exhibits
ultrahigh
cycling
stability
remarkable
retention
98.7%
after
1000
cycles.
Furthermore,
an
Ah‐level
hard
carbon
(HC)//NFPP
pouch
cell
using
shows
impressive
cycle
life
500
cycles,
coupled
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.9%.
cells
also
maintain
superior
performance
across
broad
temperature
range
from
−40
60
°C,
showcasing
electrolyte's
versatility.
This
work
contributes
significant
insights
into
strategic
design
innovative
salts,
paving
way
longer‐lasting
SIBs
enhanced
performance.
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
TTFEB
promotes
the
dissociation
of
NaCIO
4
,
facilitating
transfer
and
diffusion
Na
+
.
as
an
additive
improves
stability
electrode–electrolyte
interface.
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 147 - 147
Published: April 9, 2025
This
review
aims
to
provide
an
up-to-date
report
on
the
state
of
art
electrolytes
based
(quasi-)ionic
liquids
for
sodium
batteries.
Electrolytes
conventional
ionic
are
classified
into
one-anion-
and
two-anion-type
according
number
different
anions
present
in
media.
Their
application
sodium-based
batteries
is
revised,
potential
advantages
highlighted
rationalized
higher
tunability
interactions
among
electrolyte
components
enabled
by
presence
two
anionic
species.
Next,
synthesis
properties
liquid
ammonia
solvates
(aka
ammoniates)
presented,
with
a
focus
their
use
as
alternative
electrolytes.
Attention
paid
some
outstanding
ammoniates,
notably,
high
conductivity
concentrations,
together
ability
sustain
dendrite-free
deposition,
not
only
but
also
copper
collectors.
Finally,
prospects
limitations
these
development
new
batteries,
including
anode-less
devices,
discussed.