Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2025
Abstract
In
this
work,
the
characterization
of
novel
electrolytes
based
on
combination
propylene
carbonate
(PC)
solvent
with
sodium
bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide
(NaFSI)
and
difluoro(oxalato)borate
(NaDFOB),
as
well
their
application
in
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
is
presented.
The
results
show
that
dual‐salt
have
a
wide
electrochemical
stability
window,
excellent
transport
properties,
mostly
suppress
anodic
dissolution.
When
combined
P2‐Na
2/3
Al
1/9
Fe
Mn
Ni
O
2
(P2‐AFMNO)
cathode
electrode
for
SIBs
operating
at
4.3
V
vs
Na
+
/Na,
they
enable
high
performance
stability.
XPS
investigation
revealed
related
to
formation
thin
homogeneous
electrolyte
interphase
(CEI)
surface.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 978 - 978
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
The
main
idea
of
this
work
is
based
on
the
latest
achievements
in
commercialization
sodium-ion
(Na-ion)
batteries,
which
constitute
a
basis
analysis
for
military
applications
as
energy
storage
systems.
Technical,
engineering,
and
ecological
aspects
were
analyzed
to
find
optimal
solution
using
Na-ion
batteries
purposes.
When
selecting
applications,
following
criteria
are
required:
(a)
they
more
durable
than
standard
(b)
resistant
fire,
(c)
cannot
explode,
(d)
emit
heat
so
not
reveal
their
position,
(e)
equipped
with
safety
elements
protective
circuits
ensure
safety,
(f)
have
highest
possible
density,
defined
ratio
capacity
weight.
advantages
challenges
discussed
compared
typical
lithium-ion
also
lithium
iron
phosphate,
Ni-Cd,
Ni-MH
batteries.
prospects
expanding
practical
presented.
unique
properties
such
lower
risk
ignition,
excellent
thermal
stability,
ability
extreme
conditions,
essential
from
point
view
operations.
Additionally,
when
considering
environmental
logistical
aspects,
may
offer
sustainable
cost-effective
solutions
military.
Therefore,
aims
only
present
technological
potential
these
systems
but
draw
attention
strategic
importance
future
Battery
discharge
can
result
leaving
current
receivers
switched
or
even
drop
temperature.
should
exceed
1/10
battery
(1C).
Discharging
below
voltage
irreversible
damage.
Sodium-ion
safer
use
counterparts
allow
0
V,
eliminating
possibility
uncontrolled
due
short
circuit
(explosion,
ignition),
particularly
important
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
,
based
on
multi‐electron
reactions
between
3+
/V
4+
5+
is
a
promising
cathode
material
for
SIBs.
However,
its
practical
application
hampered
by
the
inferior
conductivity,
large
barrier
of
and
stepwise
phase
transition.
Herein,
these
issues
are
addressed
constructing
medium‐entropy
(Na
3.2
1.1
Ti
0.2
Al
Cr
Mn
Ni
0.1
ME‐NVP)
with
strong
ME─O
bond
highly
occupied
Na2
sites.
Benefiting
from
effect,
ME‐NVP
manifests
phase‐transition–free
reaction
mechanism,
two
reversible
plateaus
at
3.4
(V
4.0
),
small
volume
change
(2%)
during
+
insertion/extraction
processes,
as
confirmed
comprehensive
in/ex
situ
characterizations.
Moreover,
kinetics
analysis
illuminates
superior
diffusion
ability
ME‐NVP.
Thus,
realizes
remarkable
rate
capability
67
mA
h
g
−1
50C
long‐term
lifespan
over
10
000
cycles
(capacity
retention
81.3%).
Theoretical
calculations
further
illustrate
that
weak
binding
ion
in
channel
responsible
rapid
diffusion,
accounting
kinetics.
rigid
MEO
6
octahedral
feasible
rearrangement
ions
can
suppress
transition,
thus
endowing
an
ultrastable
cathode.
This
work
highlights
significant
role
engineering
advancing
output
voltage,
cycling
stability,
polyanionic
cathodes.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
intersection
between
digital
sustainability
(DS)
and
eco‐environmental
(EES),
focusing
on
opportunities
challenges
presented
by
emerging
technologies,
such
as
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
blockchain,
electric
vehicles
(EVs),
cryptocurrencies.
The
study
critically
examines
concerns
arising
from
increasing
demand
for
infrastructure
depletion
essential
natural
resources,
including
tantalum,
indium,
cobalt,
lithium.
Through
an
interdisciplinary
approach,
evaluates
ethical,
technological,
policy
implications
integrating
DS
within
EES
framework.
It
emphasizes
significance
innovative
governance
cross‐sector
collaboration
to
address
environmental
trade‐offs
rebound
effects
linked
with
these
technologies.
Additionally,
proposes
strategies
mitigating
ecological
impacts
transformation
identifies
crucial
research
gaps,
particularly
in
resource
management
long‐term
sustainability.
findings
aim
guide
alignment
EES,
fostering
more
balanced
resilient
path
towards
sustainable
development.
offers
actionable
insights
recommendations
industry
practitioners,
policymakers,
researchers
committed
advancing
transformation.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(21), P. 20285 - 20313
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
The
need
for
sustainable
and
economically
viable
energy
storage
technologies
is
increasing
critically
as
the
world
transitions
toward
renewable
electrified
transportation.
Sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
emerged
a
promising
alternative
to
lithium-ion
(LIBs)
due
abundant
availability
of
sodium
potential
lower
costs.
However,
development
high-performance
cathode
materials
remains
key
challenge
in
realizing
full
SIBs.
Recent
advancements
focused
on
improving
electrochemical
properties
through
various
strategies,
particularly
doping
cations
anions
into
layered
transition
metal
oxides
(LTMOs).
Researchers
enhanced
specific
capacity,
cycling
stability,
rate
performance.
Doping
not
only
improves
structural
stability
but
also
mitigates
issues
such
phase
voltage
decay,
which
are
critical
long-term
performance
In
addition
these
advancements,
there
growing
priority
eliminating
cobalt
from
environmental
economic
concerns.
Cobalt-free
alternatives,
manganese-rich
iron-based
compounds,
shown
considerable
promise,
delivering
competitive
without
ethical
supply
chain
associated
with
cobalt.
Global
research
efforts
made
significant
strides
overcoming
technical
barriers
SIB
commercialization.
Collaborative
projects
across
North
America,
Europe,
Asia
accelerating
scalable
synthesis
techniques
optimization
material
properties.
These
ionic
conductivity
ensuring
integrity
cathodes
during
cycling.
integration
advanced
characterization
has
played
pivotal
role
understanding
mechanisms
at
play,
guiding
design
next-generation
materials.
As
technology
continues
evolve,
its
applications
large-scale
grid
stabilization
becoming
increasingly
apparent.
combination
raw
materials,
improved
doping,
shift
cobalt-free
compositions
positions
SIBs
strong
contender
market.
This
review
highlights
progress
challenges
that
remain,
outlining
future
directions
will
be
crucial
transitioning
laboratory
real-world
applications.
