Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries
Rechargeable batteries are a major element in the transition to renewable energie systems, but the current lithium-ion battery technology may face limitations in the future concerning the availability of raw materials and socio-economic insecurities. Sodium–sulfur (Na–S) batteries are a promising al...
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| description | Rechargeable batteries are a major element in the transition to renewable energie systems, but the current lithium-ion battery technology may face limitations in the future concerning the availability of raw materials and socio-economic insecurities. Sodium–sulfur (Na–S) batteries are a promising alternative energy storage device for small- to large-scale applications driven by more favorable environmental and economic perspectives. However, scientific and technological problems are still hindering a commercial breakthrough of these batteries. This review discusses strategies to remedy some of the current drawbacks such as the polysulfide shuttle effect, catastrophic volume expansion, Na dendrite growth, and slow reaction kinetics by nanostructuring both the sulfur cathode and the Na anode. Moreover, a survey of recent patents on room temperature (RT) Na–S batteries revealed that nanostructured sulfur and sodium electrodes are still in the minority, which suggests that much investigation and innovation is needed until RT Na–S batteries can be commercialized. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-15869ee7a66e4388a22f210b7b9db6422022-12-21T18:39:49ZengBeilstein-InstitutBeilstein Journal of Nanotechnology2190-42862021-09-01121995102010.3762/bjnano.12.752190-4286-12-75Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteriesMarina Tabuyo-Martínez0Bernd Wicklein1Pilar Aranda2Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, SpainInstituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, SpainInstituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, SpainRechargeable batteries are a major element in the transition to renewable energie systems, but the current lithium-ion battery technology may face limitations in the future concerning the availability of raw materials and socio-economic insecurities. Sodium–sulfur (Na–S) batteries are a promising alternative energy storage device for small- to large-scale applications driven by more favorable environmental and economic perspectives. However, scientific and technological problems are still hindering a commercial breakthrough of these batteries. This review discusses strategies to remedy some of the current drawbacks such as the polysulfide shuttle effect, catastrophic volume expansion, Na dendrite growth, and slow reaction kinetics by nanostructuring both the sulfur cathode and the Na anode. Moreover, a survey of recent patents on room temperature (RT) Na–S batteries revealed that nanostructured sulfur and sodium electrodes are still in the minority, which suggests that much investigation and innovation is needed until RT Na–S batteries can be commercialized.https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.12.75compositesmetal-free anodena–ssodium nanostructuressodium–sulfur batteriessulfur nanostructures |
| spellingShingle | Marina Tabuyo-Martínez Bernd Wicklein Pilar Aranda Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology composites metal-free anode na–s sodium nanostructures sodium–sulfur batteries sulfur nanostructures |
| title | Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries |
| title_full | Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries |
| title_fullStr | Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries |
| title_short | Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na–S batteries |
| title_sort | progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal free anodes for room temperature na s batteries |
| topic | composites metal-free anode na–s sodium nanostructures sodium–sulfur batteries sulfur nanostructures |
| url | https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.12.75 |
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