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Na-ion batteries

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    Abstract

    Attributable to increase demand of electrical energy storage (EES), various rechargeable battery systems have been installed successfully, with lithium ion batteries (LIBs) leading the way. However, LIBs are facing resources limitations due to inadequate availability and uneven geological distribution of lithium which makes it difficult especially for applications associated with grid-scale battery systems. Sodium ion batteries are considered an attractive alternative due to similar performance characteristics and extensive availability of sodium at considerably reduced cost. Furthermore, development in battery technology for SIBs has been remarkably fast due to similarity with LIBs. However, SIBs suffer from inferior cycleability, poor power capability and lower energy density, which are the benchmark requirements for widespread commercialization necessitating further research drive. Over the past two decades, tremendous efforts have been made to enhance their performance by introducing new materials (electrode/electrolyte) and by optimizing their composition. In this brief article working principle of SIBs, their comparison with LIBs, recent developments in electrode/electrolyte materials and future outlook will be discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Smart Materials
    Place of Publication[S.I.]
    PublisherElsevier B.V.
    ISBN (Electronic)9780128035818
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021

    Publication series

    NameReference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering
    PublisherElsevier

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    Keywords

    • cost-effectiveness
    • electrical energy storage
    • environmentally friendly
    • lithium-ion batteries
    • rechargeable batteries
    • sodium-ion batteries

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