State-of-the-art research and development status of sodium batteries

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2013.02.001

Abstract

Abstract: Sodium-sulfur batteries, sodium-nickel chloride batteries and sodium-air batteries are collectively called sodium batteries. These batteries use metallic sodium as the anode material and realize electrochemical processes through the transportation of sodium ions and electrons. This paper reviews the research and development status of various sodium batteries, including their structures, working principles, electrochemical properties, and major problems they are confronting. Finally, remarks are made on the further developments of sodium batteries.

Key words: energy storage, sodium-sulfur battery, sodium-nickel chloride battery, sodium-air battery

CLC Number:

TM911

HU Yingying, WEN Zhaoyin, RUI Kun, WU Xiangwei. State-of-the-art research and development status of sodium batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2013, 2(2): 81-90.

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