BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —
Why bother with sodium?
Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are being developed due to their potential costs, safety, sustainability, and performance characteristics over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be made with widely available and inexpensive materials, with sodium being significantly more abundant than lithium. Furthermore, sodium-ion batteries can use aluminum for the anode current collector instead of copper, which is used in lithium-ion cells. This ultimately reduces the supply chain risks. Furthermore, they can be safer than lithium-ion batteries as they can be stored at zero volts, causing less risk during transportation. Traditional lithium-ion batteries are generally stored at around 30% state of charge. Also, the electrolytes used in sodium-ion systems generally have a…
