Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Abstract
Sodium
metal
batteries
have
gained
attention
as
a
potential
solution
to
the
low
energy
densities
presented
by
current
sodium‐ion
batteries.
However,
commonly
available
electrolyte
systems
usually
fall
short
in
safety
performance.
Gel
polymer
electrolytes,
closely
resembling
liquid
offer
promising
balance
of
performance
and
developmental
potential.
A
proposed
plastic‐crystal
ionic
gel
composite
electrolyte,
featuring
polycation
auxiliary
chain,
innovatively
copolymerizes
cations
with
additives.
These
chains
crosslink
main
attracting
anions
from
sodium
salts.
Both
experimental
evidence
theoretical
calculations
affirm
that
this
exhibits
high
cation
transference
numbers
significant
mean
square
displacement
radii.
By
facilitating
uniform
ion
migration,
has
powered
symmetrical
cells
for
over
550
h
supported
stable
cycling
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
(NVP)‐sodium
at
1
C
rate
more
than
800
cycles.
achievements
underscore
its
advancing
development
condensed‐state
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
interfacial
wettability
between
electrodes
and
electrolytes
could
ensure
sufficient
physical
contact
fast
mass
transfer
at
the
gas-solid-liquid,
solid-liquid,
solid-solid
interfaces,
which
improve
reaction
kinetics
cycle
stability
of
rechargeable
metal-based
batteries
(RMBs).
Herein,
engineering
multiphase
interfaces
is
summarized
from
electrolyte
electrode
aspects
to
promote
interface
rate
durability
RMBs,
illustrates
revolution
that
taking
place
in
this
field
thus
provides
inspiration
for
future
developments
RMBs.
Specifically,
review
presents
principle
macro-
microscale
summarizes
emerging
applications
concerning
effect
on
Moreover,
deep
insight
into
development
provided
outlook.
Therefore,
not
only
insights
but
also
offers
strategic
guidance
modification
optimization
toward
stable
electrode-electrolyte
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 26, 2025
The
overall
performance
of
sodium-ion
batteries,
particularly
regarding
safety
and
cycle
life,
remains
below
expectations
due
to
severe
degradation
electrode
materials
the
electrode/electrolyte
interphase.
Herein,
we
develop
a
smart
gel
polymer
electrolyte
for
hard
carbon||NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2
batteries
through
in
situ
radical
polymerization
cyanoethylurea-containing
methacrylate
monomer
an
isocyanate-based
conventional
NaPF6-carbonate-based
electrolytes.
We
demonstrate
that
facilitates
formation
robust
interphase
layers,
thus
improving
thermal
chem-electrochemical
stability
electrodes.
When
temperature
exceeds
120
°C,
formed
undergoes
further
crosslinking
nucleophilic
addition
reactions
between
urea
isocyanate
motifs.
This
additional
blocks
ion
transportation
inhibits
crosstalk
effects,
boosting
pouch-type
batteries.
Moreover,
enables
full
cells
achieve
improved
life
even
at
elevated
50
°C.
design
philosophy
behind
development
electrolytes
offers
valuable
guidance
creating
high-safety,
long-life,
sustainable
Sodium-ion
face
challenges
instability.
Here,
authors
via
specific
monomers
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(26), P. 9969 - 9977
Published: June 20, 2024
Stable
quasi-solid-state
lithium-organic
batteries
(QSSLOBs)
have
received
widespread
attention
due
to
their
high
energy
density,
nonflammability,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
the
undesirable
interfacial
compatibility
between
organic
cathode
polymer
electrolytes
(PEs)
usually
results
in
unsatisfactory
performance.
Herein,
two
types
of
optimized
PEs
(gel-based
PEs,
GPEs,
eutectic-based
EPEs)
are
fabricated
matched
with
small-molecule
quinone
(2,3,5,6-tetraaminobenzoquinone,
TABQ,
1,4-benzoquinone,
BQ)
materials.
Benefiting
from
heteroatom
groups
(−NH2)
enhancing
cathode–electrolyte
interface
compatibility,
TABQ
shows
higher
electrochemical
performance
(310.4
mAh
g–1
at
50
mA
for
GPE
system
312.6
EPE
system)
than
its
analogue
BQ.
Additionally,
theoretical
calculations
detailed
characterizations
confirm
positive
effect
enhanced
on
properties
also
reveal
charge
storage
mechanism
TABQ.
These
show
that
this
strategy
constructing
could
create
a
new
chapter
preparation
high-performance
QSSLOBs.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 1160 - 1160
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
considered
the
next-generation
candidates
for
partially
substituting
commercial
lithium-ion
in
future
energy
storage
systems
because
of
abundant
sodium/potassium
reserves
and
these
batteries’
cost-effectiveness
high
safety.
Gel
polymer
electrolytes
(GPEs)
have
become
a
popular
research
focus
due
to
their
advantages
terms
safety
performance
on
quasi-solid-state
sodium-ion
(QSSIBs).
Building
previous
studies
that
incorporated
MOF
fillers
into
polymer-based
gel
electrolytes,
we
propose
3D
sandwich
structure
which
materials
first
pressed
thin
films
then
coated
protected
by
materials.
Using
this
approach,
achieved
an
ion
conductivity
1.75
×
10−4
S
cm−1
at
room
temperature
transference
number
0.69.
Solid-state
using
film
electrolyte
exhibited
long
cycling
stability
2
C
current
density,
retaining
75.2%
specific
capacity
after
500
cycles.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
leads
to
poor
cycling
performance
and
potential
safety
hazards
in
high‐energy
metal
resource‐rich
(Na/Mg)
batteries.
Herein,
a
polar
Nylon
6‐cellulose
acetate
(NCA)
separator
is
designed
regulate
electrolyte
solvation
structure
electrode–electrolyte
interface
for
dendrite‐free
Na/Mg
The
different
dipole
interactions
between
separator's
groups
(CONH,
COOR,
ROR,
OH)
anhydride/ether
from
ester/ether
solvents
ensure
the
universality
various
electrolytes.
In
sodium
batteries,
groups‐constructed
confined
space
within
NCA
exhibits
competitive
coordinate
with
ethylene
carbonate‐EC,
diethyl
carbonate‐DEC,
fluoroethylene
carbonate‐FEC,
which
induces
an
anion‐dominated
Na
+
(NCA:
CN
solvent
‐3.83,
polypropylene:
‐6.47).
Then,
induced
concentration‐enhanced
PF
6
−
derives
NaF‐rich
solid
interphase
high
electronic
insulation,
against
owing
leakage.
Moreover,
homogeneous
distribution
caused
by
cloud
overlap
(δ
O
↔
δ
H
)
EC/DEC/FEC
enables
fast
well‐distributed
deposition.
Furthermore,
phase‐field
simulations
via
COMSOL
reveal
that
enhanced
diffusion
flux
(1.59
mol
m
−2
s
−1
fundamentally
inhibits
nucleation.
Electrochemical
tests
show
facilitates
stable
Na||NFPP
cell
(96.3%,
1,600
cycles,
10
C).
Additionally,
can
be
employed
govern
0.4
(PhMgCl)
2
‐AlCl
3
THF
electrolyte,
achieving
Mg
ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2025
Fe
7
S
8
nanoparticle‐embedded
sulfur–nitrogen
codoped
carbon
nanotube
composite
(Fe
@CT‐NS)
has
been
successfully
designed
as
a
high‐performance
anode
material
for
lithium‐ion
batteries
through
multistage
confinement
strategy.
Constructed
with
nitrogen‐doped
framework
derived
from
melamine
and
sulfurization
process
controlled
via
polydopamine
(PDA)
intermediate
layer,
this
features
FeSC
covalent
bonding
at
the
interface
hierarchical
porous
structure.
This
multilevel
strategy
integrates
physical
encapsulation
within
nitrogen–sulfur
chemical
stabilization
to
synergistically
enhance
electrochemical
performances.
Electrochemical
performance
tests
show
that
@CT‐NS
retains
capacity
of
527.9
mAh
g
−1
after
1000
cycles
high
current
density
5
A
,
demonstrating
excellent
reversibility
high‐rate
across
wide
range.
material,
its
unique
structural
confinement,
bonding,
functional
synergy,
provides
new
insights
into
development
high‐stability,
high‐power
battery
materials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 24, 2025
Abstract
Solid‐state
sodium
metal
batteries
garner
significant
attention
due
to
their
low
cost,
high
safety,
and
remarkable
energy
density.
However,
interface
instability
hinders
further
development.
Herein,
an
in
situ
polymerized
electrolyte
is
developed
incorporating
a
liquid
alloy
(LM)
that
simultaneously
achieves
ionic
conductivity
self‐healing
interfacial
stability.
This
of
2.7
×
10
−3
S
cm
−1
at
room
temperature.
Additionally,
the
demonstrates
capabilities
because
special
electric
field‐induced
motion
fluidity
LM.
The
resulting
battery
enhances
cycling
Symmetric
cells
exhibit
1,900
h
stability
limiting
current
density
1.91
mA
−2
temperature,
demonstrating
exceptional
long‐term
reliability.
rational
design
strategy
breakthrough
quasi‐solid‐state
technology
while
providing
practical
route
toward
commercializing
high‐energy‐density
storage
systems.