Authors : Kavy N Panchal

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14355107

Abstract : In this race to a decarbonized energy landscape, sodium-ion batteries have been pursued as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The abundance of the element, reduced production costs, and smaller impact on the environment compared to Li make SIBs a possible solution for large-scale energy storage. This work focuses on the current main components of SIBs, which include cathodes like layered transition metal oxides and Prussian blue analogues, and some state-of- the-art materials such as lithium-doped tunnel-type cathodes. Anodes include disodium terephthalate/multi- walled carbon nanotube composites and flash-pyrolyzed coal char that are discussed for the enhancement of their sodium storage capabilities. The performance assessment due to these different electrolytes is presented, among which are ethyl acetate-based ones and some solid-state NASICONs. Although challenges such as the low energy density and dendrite formation exist, ongoing research focuses on enhancing the lifespan, safety, and cost- effectiveness of SIBs so that broad adoption in a sustainable energy storage solution is achieved.

Keywords : Sodium-Ion Batteries (Sibs), Decarbonized Energy, Sustainable Energy Storage, Layered Transition Metal Oxides, Prussian Blue Analogues, Lithium-Doped Cathodes, Disodium Terephthalate/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites, Flash-Pyrolyzed Coal Char, Ethyl Acetate-Based Electrolytes, Solid-State NASICON Electrolytes, Energy Density, Dendrite Formation.

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