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Are sodium-based batteries a good choice for large-scale applications?

Sodium-based batteries are very promising for large-scale applications in near future, thanks to the great abundance and low cost of sodium. Herein, a high-performance liquid metal battery with a negative electrode of metallic sodium is developed.

What is a flow battery?

Electrochemical considerations & challenges Flow batteries represent a unique class of energy storage systems, where energy is stored in external electrolyte reservoirs and delivered through electrochemical cells via continuously flowing redox-active liquids.

Can a flow battery be replaced with a liquid metal?

Conventional flow batteries have aqueous solutions on both sides, and thus are constrained in voltage by water splitting (∼1.5 V). Replacing the negative side with a liquid metal would yield a much higher voltage flow battery, benefiting energy density, power density, and efficiency. As a room-temperature liquid metal, Na-K is attractive.

What are solid-state and gel electrolyte technologies in sodium-ion batteries (sibs)?

Solid-state and gel electrolyte technologies are gaining momentum in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), offering enhanced safety, stability, and potential compatibility with metallic sodium anodes.

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