CleanTechnica•26 days ago
Researchers Improve Sodium-Ion Batteries Almost 4× With Thin Layer Of Activated Carbon
Key Takeaway
This research indicates a significant leap forward for sodium-ion batteries, promising cheaper and more efficient stationary energy storage solutions critical for renewable integration and grid stability.
AI Summary
- •Researchers have achieved a nearly 4x performance improvement in sodium-ion batteries by incorporating a thin layer of activated carbon.
- •This breakthrough significantly enhances the viability of earth-abundant sodium-ion technology for stationary energy storage applications.
- •The potential for substantially improved performance at lower costs (due to sodium abundance) could accelerate grid-scale storage deployments and reduce reliance on critical minerals, impacting project economics for developers and energy management for large consumers.
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Researchers are developing new materials to improve the performance of earth-abundant, sodium-ion batteries for stationary energy storage and EVs, too. The post Researchers Improve Sodium-Ion Batteries Almost 4× With Thin Layer Of Activated Carbon appeared first on CleanTechnica .