journal article·2026-02-24

Subnanometric Pores of the Solid Electrolyte Interphase Layer for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Jiajia Shi, Qihao Pu, Ximei Lv, Da Wang, Shulin Zhao, Fengjiao Yu, Yuhui Chen

ACS Nano· Volume 20· Issue 7
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Abstract

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are promising next-generation batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion systems, yet an understanding of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is far from sufficient. Here, we develop a probing approach using redox mediator molecules to characterize subnanometric SEI pores, revealing that Na+ transport occurs through diffusion channels. By electrochemical analysis, differential electrochemical mass spectrometry, and theoretical calculations, the influences of solvent salts on SEI architecture have been studied. These findings offer fundamental knowledge beyond classical SEI models and provide both a powerful characterization tool and principles for electrolyte choice for SIBs.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advancements in Battery Materials · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering

Nanjing Tech University

State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel, School of Materials Science and Engineering

Shanghai University

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province · Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province

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