Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interf...Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of sodium-potassium(NaK)alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the physical contact of the electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2) nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 hrs.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2) cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1) with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1) even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.展开更多
All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)using ceramic electrolytes are considered the ideal form of rechargeable batteries due to their high energy density and safety.However,in the pursuit of all-solid-state LIBs,...All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)using ceramic electrolytes are considered the ideal form of rechargeable batteries due to their high energy density and safety.However,in the pursuit of all-solid-state LIBs,the issue of lithium resource availability is selectively overlooked.Considering that the amount of lithium required for all-solidstate LIBs is not sustainable with current lithium resources,another system that also offers the dual advantages of high energy density and safetydall-solid-state sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)dholds significant sustainable advantages and is likely to be the strong contender in the competition for developing next-generation high-energy-density batteries.This article briefly introduces the research status of all-solid-state SIBs,explains the sources of their advantages,and discusses potential approaches to the development of solid sodium-ion conductors,aiming to spark the interest of researchers and attract more attention to the field of all-solid-state SIBs.展开更多
Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interf...Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of NaK alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the intimate contact of electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2)nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 h.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1)even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.展开更多
In recent years,the development and research of electrochemical energy storage systems that can efficiently transform chemical energy into electrical energy with a long service life have become a key area of study.Sod...In recent years,the development and research of electrochemical energy storage systems that can efficiently transform chemical energy into electrical energy with a long service life have become a key area of study.Sodium-ion batteries,leveraging their chemical similarity to lithium-ion batteries,along with their abundant resources and low cost,are seen as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.Additionally,all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries have drawn significant attention due to safety considerations.Among the solid electrolytes for all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries,the NASICON solid-state electrolyte emerges as one of the most promising choices for sodium battery solid electrolytes.However,to date,there has not been a comprehensive review summarizing the existing problems of NASICON electrolyte materials and the corresponding specific modification methods.This review simply summarizes the present issues of NASICON for all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries,such as,the low ionic conductivity,the poor interface stability and compatibility,and the dendrite formation.Then,the corresponding solutions to address these issues are discussed,including the ion doping,the interface modification,the sintering parameters optimization,and the composite electrolytes regulation.Finally,the perspectives of NASICON solid-state electrolyte are discussed.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52073253)。
文摘Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of sodium-potassium(NaK)alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the physical contact of the electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2) nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 hrs.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2) cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1) with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1) even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.
基金the support of the Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Research Fellow.
文摘All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)using ceramic electrolytes are considered the ideal form of rechargeable batteries due to their high energy density and safety.However,in the pursuit of all-solid-state LIBs,the issue of lithium resource availability is selectively overlooked.Considering that the amount of lithium required for all-solidstate LIBs is not sustainable with current lithium resources,another system that also offers the dual advantages of high energy density and safetydall-solid-state sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)dholds significant sustainable advantages and is likely to be the strong contender in the competition for developing next-generation high-energy-density batteries.This article briefly introduces the research status of all-solid-state SIBs,explains the sources of their advantages,and discusses potential approaches to the development of solid sodium-ion conductors,aiming to spark the interest of researchers and attract more attention to the field of all-solid-state SIBs.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073253)。
文摘Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of NaK alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the intimate contact of electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2)nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 h.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1)even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.
基金Projects(52204378,22309209)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2023JJ40709)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China。
文摘In recent years,the development and research of electrochemical energy storage systems that can efficiently transform chemical energy into electrical energy with a long service life have become a key area of study.Sodium-ion batteries,leveraging their chemical similarity to lithium-ion batteries,along with their abundant resources and low cost,are seen as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.Additionally,all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries have drawn significant attention due to safety considerations.Among the solid electrolytes for all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries,the NASICON solid-state electrolyte emerges as one of the most promising choices for sodium battery solid electrolytes.However,to date,there has not been a comprehensive review summarizing the existing problems of NASICON electrolyte materials and the corresponding specific modification methods.This review simply summarizes the present issues of NASICON for all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries,such as,the low ionic conductivity,the poor interface stability and compatibility,and the dendrite formation.Then,the corresponding solutions to address these issues are discussed,including the ion doping,the interface modification,the sintering parameters optimization,and the composite electrolytes regulation.Finally,the perspectives of NASICON solid-state electrolyte are discussed.
