Na-ion Batteries: A Promising Energy Storage Technology of the Future

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Pornjira Phuenhinlad
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Yaowaret Phothikul
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Warin Aroonyadaj
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Kanyanat Riebngern
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Nitchakan Khrueaweera
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Saruttaya Jenjaiwit
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Wuttigorn Keadnok
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Pratumwan Sattapol
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Jirawat Saiyod
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Thitimaporn Krasae
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Kittipong Saothong
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Nattha Chaiyapo
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand
Nonglak Meethong
Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand

Abstract

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have received great achievements as a commercial energy storage device since 1990 due to their high energy density. However, the limited quantity and uneven distribution of lithium resources are critical problems that lead to their high cost. Therefore, new research directions have turned toward more earth-abundant, low-cost, and sustainable replacements for LIBs. Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) have been extensively investigated as a promising alternative candidate due to their low cost and environmentally friendly with adequate resources. Although there are currently various companies producing the NIB cell prototypes, NIB is still in its infancy stage compared to the state-of-art LIB. The development of this technology has required insights into materials research to produce and optimize anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes for NIBs towards practical applications in the commercial markets.

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Phuenhinlad, P. ., Phothikul, . Y. ., Aroonyadaj, W. ., Riebngern, K., Khrueaweera, N. ., Jenjaiwit, S. ., Keadnok, W., Sattapol, P. ., Saiyod, J. ., Krasae, T. ., Saothong, K., Chaiyapo, N. ., & Meethong, N. . (2021). Na-ion Batteries: A Promising Energy Storage Technology of the Future. KKU Science Journal, 49(3), 231–245. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/KKUSciJ/article/view/250272
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Author Biography

Nonglak Meethong, Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand

Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy, Khon Kaen University, Meuang, Khon Kaen, 40002 Thailand

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