Anode-Free Rechargeable Sodium-Metal Batteries
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Abstract
Due to the advantages of rich resources, low cost, high energy conversion efficiency, long cycle life, and low maintenance fee, sodium–ion batteries have been regarded as a promising energy storage technology. However, their relatively low energy density compared with the commercialized lithium–ion batteries still impedes their application for power systems. Anode–free rechargeable sodium–metal batteries (AFSMBs) pose a solution to boost energy density and tackle the safety problems of metal batteries. At present, researchers still lack a comprehensive understanding of the anode-free cells in terms of electrolytes, solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI), and current collectors. This review is devoted to the field of AFSMBs, and outlines the breakthroughs that have been accomplished along with our perspective on the direction of future development for AFSMBs and the areas that warrant further investigation.
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OpenAlex topics: Advancements in Battery Materials · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Advanced battery technologies research
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Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
Center for Advanced Materials Research, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, China
Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials Institution, College of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Beijing Normal University
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