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Are sodium ion batteries a promising next-generation energy storage system?

As sodium resources are abundant and widely distributed, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are expected to become a promising next-generation energy storage system. An electrochemical cell has two electrodes: the anode and the cathode, separated by an electrolyte. The electrolyte can be a liquid or solid.

Are sodium-ion batteries a good choice for energy storage?

With the rapid development of renewable energy, energy storage systems (ESSs) play increasingly vital roles in balancing energy supply and demand, as well as enhancing energy-utilization efficiency. Sodium-ion battery (SIB) ESSs, due to their unique advantages, are rated among the most promising candidates for large-scale energy storage.

Are sodium ion batteries suitable for low temperature applications?

Low temperature sodium-ion batteries outlook Compared with lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries have a better prospect of application at low temperatures due to the weaker viscosity effect of sodium ions in the electrolyte and the lower desolvation energy brought by larger cationic radius.

What is a sodium ion battery?

Because sodium ions have similar structural and chemical properties to lithium ions, sodium-ion batteries have similar electrochemical storage mechanisms and are also “rocking chair” batteries. Compared with lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are resource-rich and low-cost.