Development of Materials for All Solid‐State Sodium‐Sulfur Batteries: Review and Prospects
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Abstract The increasing global energy demand has accelerated the development of cost‐effective energy storage technologies. Among various alternatives to conventional lithium‐ion batteries, sodium‐sulfur (Na–S) all‐solid‐state batteries (ASSBs) have emerged as a promising solution due to the abundance and low cost of sodium and sulfur. While traditional high‐temperature Na–S batteries offer high energy densities, their elevated operational temperatures (> 300 °C) pose significant safety and cost challenges. To mitigate these issues, low‐temperature (LT) Na–S ASSBs (operating below 80 °C) have gained attention for their improved safety, reduced maintenance costs, and high theoretical capacity. However, they still face critical obstacles such as poor electrode–electrolyte contact and sluggish interfacial kinetics. This review focuses on recent advancements in LT Na–S battery technology, particularly those employing solid‐state electrolytes. A comprehensive discussion is provided on the critical design principles for cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, highlighting the progress, challenges, and opportunities associated with each component. Finally, the perspective on future research directions necessary to realize practical, high‐performance LT Na–S ASSBs for large‐scale energy storage applications is presented.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity · Advancements in Battery Materials
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park PA 16802 USA
Department of Chemical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park PA 16802 USA
Department of Mechanical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park PA 16802 USA
Department of Mechanical Engineering Southern Methodist University Dallas TX 75205 USA
Energy and Environment Directorate Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland WA 99352 USA
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