Electrochemical Na-Storage Materials and Their Applications for Na-ion Batteries

Authors

Jiang-feng QIAN, 1. Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072，Hubei, China; ;
Xue-ping GAO, 2. Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Han-xi YANG, 1. Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072，Hubei, China; ;Follow

Corresponding Author

Han-xi YANG(hxyang@whu.edu.cn)

Abstract

Oncoming large scale electric energy storage (EES) requires battery systems not only to have sufficient storage capacity but also to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Li-ion batteries for widespread EES applications may be limited due to the constraint of global lithium resource. From the considerations of available resources and environmental impact, Na-ion batteries have potential advantages as next generation secondary batteries and an alternative to Li-ion batteries. However, in the present state of the art, the Na-storage cathodes reported so far are still deficient both in energy density and power capability, while the carbon and alloy anodes for Na-ion batteries have also the problem of insufficient cycling life for battery applications. This paper reviews briefly the recent advances in the development of Na-storage materials, analyses the different structural requirements for the materials in Li-ion and Na-ion batteries and discusses the possible strategies for development of low cost and pollution-free materials for rechargeable Na-ion batteries.

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Keywords

sodium ion batteries, electrochemical Na-storage reactions, electrode materials

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.130351

Publication Date

2013-12-28

Online Available Date

2013-06-05

Revised Date

2013-05-28

Received Date

2013-03-27

Recommended Citation

Jiang-feng QIAN, Xue-ping GAO, Han-xi YANG. Electrochemical Na-Storage Materials and Their Applications for Na-ion Batteries[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2013 , 19(6): 523-529.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.130351
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol19/iss6/4