Communication batteries for energy storage

Why do we need batteries?

Batteries enable an efficient storage of the intermittent energy generated by renewable sources, thereby bridging the gap between energy generation and consumption. It is necessary to develop renewable energy systems that are resilient to extreme weather conditions.

What is a sodium ion battery (SIB)?

A sodium-ion battery (SIB) is a sustainable energy storage technology based on abundantly available raw materials. It is a commercially viable option because of the processing similarity with Li-ion battery. Most of the energy storage studies focus on the near room temperature performance of different battery chemistries.

What are lithium ion batteries used for?

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly common in high-power, safety–critical applications such as aerospace, spaceflight, automotive and grid storage. The voltage and power specifications of such applications usually require large numbers of individual cells combined in series and parallel to form a battery pack.

Is a SIB pouch cell a viable alternative to a Li-ion battery?

It is a commercially viable option because of the processing similarity with Li-ion battery. Most of the energy storage studies focus on the near room temperature performance of different battery chemistries. Herein, we report the ultralow temperature performance of the SIB pouch cell.