Recent advances in Sodium-ion battery research: Materials, performance, and commercialization prospects

  • Razu Shahazi Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh
  • Mashrufa Akther Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh
  • Joy Malo Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh
  • Mahajabin Dayna Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh
  • Joya Paul Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh
  • Md. Rahim Uddin Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh; Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
  • Md. Mahmud Alam Department of Chemical Engineering, Z. H. Sikder University of Science and Technology (ZHSUST), Shariatpur 8024, Bangladesh
Article ID: 2951
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/mtr2951
Keywords: Na-ion batteries; cathode materials; anode materials; solid-state electrolytes; cycling stability; dendrite formation

Abstract

Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are becoming more popular as a budget-friendly and eco-friendly substitute for lithium-ion batteries, thanks to the plentiful supply of sodium and its reduced raw material expenses. Recent developments in sodium-ion battery research have concentrated on enhancing the performance of crucial elements such as cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes. Important advancements have been achieved in the creation of high-capacity cathodes, including layered transition metal oxides, Prussian blue analogs, and polyanionic compounds, as well as anode materials like hard carbon and alloy-based compounds. Research on electrolytes, including solid-state and ionic liquid options, aims to improve ionic conductivity, cycle stability, and prevent issues like dendrite formation. Although sodium-ion batteries generally have a lower energy density compared to lithium-based batteries, they exhibit significant potential for large-scale uses such as grid energy storage, where cost and cycle life are more important than energy density. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in Na-ion technology and discusses the growing prospects for its commercialization in the near future.

Published
2025-04-10
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Shahazi, R., Akther, M., Malo, J., Dayna, M., Paul, J., Uddin, M. R., & Alam, M. M. (2025). Recent advances in Sodium-ion battery research: Materials, performance, and commercialization prospects. Materials Technology Reports, 3(1), 2951. https://doi.org/10.59400/mtr2951
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