Themed collection Sodium-ion batteries – Topic Highlight

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Open Access Review Article

A comprehensive review of cathode materials for Na–air batteries

In recent years, rechargeable sodium–air batteries have attracted extensive attention and developed rapidly for electrochemical energy storage applications due to low costs, abundance of precursor resources, and high energy density.

Graphical abstract: A comprehensive review of cathode materials for Na–air batteries
From the themed collection: Energy Advances Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

Headway towards contemporary 2D MXene-based hybrid electrodes for alkali-ion batteries

This review provides a comparative study of contemporary MXene-based hybrid electrode materials in different alkali ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Headway towards contemporary 2D MXene-based hybrid electrodes for alkali-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Energy Advances Recent Review Articles
Open Access Communication

Tailored nonwoven supported non-flammable quasi-solid electrolyte enables an ultra-stable sodium metal battery

We present an easily scalable approach to developing a nonwoven-supported PVDF-HFP polymer-based quasi-solid-state flexible non-flammable electrolyte, with a conductivity of 1.16 × 10−4 S cm−1 at RT with a transfer number of 0.68.

Graphical abstract: Tailored nonwoven supported non-flammable quasi-solid electrolyte enables an ultra-stable sodium metal battery
Open Access Communication

Anodic dissolution of aluminum in non-aqueous electrolyte solutions for sodium-ion batteries

The respective impact of the electrolyte and solvent, during anodic dissolution or passivation of aluminum was investigated in electrolyte solutions developed for sodium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Anodic dissolution of aluminum in non-aqueous electrolyte solutions for sodium-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Emerging Investigators Series
Open Access Communication

The role of specific and active surface areas in optimizing hard carbon irreversible capacity loss in sodium ion batteries

The hard carbon irreversible capacity loss in Na-ion cells can be reduced by decreasing the total surface area and the active surface area (defects).

Graphical abstract: The role of specific and active surface areas in optimizing hard carbon irreversible capacity loss in sodium ion batteries
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight UK & Europe
Open Access Paper

Fluorine-free “solvent-in-salt” sodium battery electrolytes: solvation structure and dynamics

Most “solvent-in-salt” (SIS) electrolytes are based on heavily fluorinated anions. Here we create fluorine-free SIS electrolytes with many promising basic characteristics for future sodium battery application.

Graphical abstract: Fluorine-free “solvent-in-salt” sodium battery electrolytes: solvation structure and dynamics
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight UK & Europe
Open Access Paper

Probing electrochemical strain generation in sodium chromium oxide (NaCrO2) cathode in Na-ion batteries during charge/discharge

Operando electrochemical strain generations in NaCrO2 cathode electrode during cycling are monitored using a digital image correlation.

Graphical abstract: Probing electrochemical strain generation in sodium chromium oxide (NaCrO2) cathode in Na-ion batteries during charge/discharge
From the themed collection: Sodium-ion batteries – Topic Highlight
Open Access Paper

Virtual screening of organic quinones as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries

The discovery of quinone-based compounds that are commercially accessible and can function as cathode materials in sodium ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Virtual screening of organic quinones as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
From the themed collection: Sodium-ion batteries – Topic Highlight
Open Access Paper

Additive-free red phosphorus/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite anodes for metal–ion batteries

We report an environmentally benign, and additive-free red P/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposites as high-performance anodes for alkali-metal–ion batteries (MIBs where M = Li+, Na+, K+).

Graphical abstract: Additive-free red phosphorus/Ti3C2Tx MXene nanocomposite anodes for metal–ion batteries
From the themed collection: Sodium-ion batteries – Topic Highlight
Open Access Paper

High voltage and superior cyclability of indium hexacyanoferrate cathodes for aqueous Na-ion batteries enabled by superconcentrated NaClO4 electrolytes

Highly-concentrated aqueous NaClO4 electrolyte enables the high working voltage and superior cyclability of NaIn[Fe(CN)6]. Furthermore, a guideline for tuning the working potential of Prussian Blue Analogs is demonstrated.

Graphical abstract: High voltage and superior cyclability of indium hexacyanoferrate cathodes for aqueous Na-ion batteries enabled by superconcentrated NaClO4 electrolytes
From the themed collection: Sodium-ion batteries – Topic Highlight
Open Access Paper

Facile surface engineering of bio-waste derived amorphous carbon with SnO2 nanowires to enhance the efficacy of Li/Na storage

A wet chemical dispersion followed by annealing synthesis strategy enables the development of a low-cost metal oxide-based composite anode material.

Graphical abstract: Facile surface engineering of bio-waste derived amorphous carbon with SnO2 nanowires to enhance the efficacy of Li/Na storage
From the themed collection: Sodium-ion batteries – Topic Highlight
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