Lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) are the electrochemical energy storage systems of choice for a wide variety of applications, however other types of emerging battery technologies are currently on the path to share their dominant position.
Among them Sodium (Na)-ion batteries (NIBs) have great potential to represent the next generation low cost and environmentally friendly energy storage solution. The diverse key performance indicators required by different applications and the market diversification is the driving force pushing the Na-ion technology closer to the market.
A team of scientists including WMG at the University of Warwick combined their knowledge and expertise to assess the current status of the Na-ion technology from materials to cell development, offering a realistic comparison of the key performance indicators for NBs and LIBs.
Credit: University of Warwick
Research Paper: Challenges of today for Na-based batteries of the future: From materials to cell metrics https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378775320311769
News Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/uow-nrs092220.php
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