Research and Application of Key Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Authors

Yong-chang LIU, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Cheng-cheng CHEN, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Ning ZHANG, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Liu-bin WANG, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Xing-de Xiang, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Jun CHEN, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;Follow

Corresponding Author

Jun CHEN(chenabc@nankai.edu.cn)

Abstract

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have been considered as a potential large-scale energy storage technology owing to the abundance, wide distribution, and low price of sodium resources. However, the larger and heavier sodium ion as compared to lithium ion makes it difficult to identify appropriate electrode materials with the capability for fast and stable sodium-ion insertion/extraction. Furthermore, the optimization of electrolyte, the matching of cathode and anode materials, and the construction of sodium-ion full batteries with high-performance, high-safety, and low-cost are urgently needed in order to make SIBs commercially available. This review summarizes the up-to-date research progresses in key materials (including cathode, anode, and electrolyte) of SIBs. Typical examples of sodium-ion full batteries are illustrated. The insights into the development of key materials should shed light on the fundamental research and practical application of SIBs.

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Keywords

sodium-ion batteries, cathode material, anode material, electrolyte, full battery

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.160548

Publication Date

2016-10-28

Online Available Date

2016-07-29

Revised Date

2016-07-27

Received Date

2016-06-23

Recommended Citation

Yong-chang LIU, Cheng-cheng CHEN, Ning ZHANG, Liu-bin WANG, Xing-de Xiang, Jun CHEN. Research and Application of Key Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2016 , 22(5): 437-452.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.160548
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol22/iss5/2

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