An international team of scientists has reviewed recent advances in sodium-ion battery components, highlighting their potential as a lower-cost, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The researchers identify key challenges including lower energy density, shorter cycle life and manufacturing constraints, while pointing to advances in materials and electrolytes as important to future commercialization.
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An international team of scientists has conducted a literature review of recent advances and future prospects for key components of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs).
SIBs store and release energy by shuttling sodium ions between the cathode and anode through an electrolyte during charging and discharging. They are considered an attractive alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because sodium is abundant and more evenly distributed geographically.
“The growing need for affordable and sustainable energy storage solutions across important end-use sectors, including automotive, industrial and energy storage, is contributing to the robust expansion of the global sodium-ion battery market,” corresponding author Ababay Ketema Worku told pv magazine.
