Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. U.S. and European startups are racing to develop new batteries using two abundant, cheap materials — sodium and sulfur — that could reduce China's battery dominance, ease looming supply bottlenecks and lead to mass-market electric vehicles (EVs).
The as-developed sodium–sulfur batteries deliver high capacity and long cycling stability. To date, batteries based on alkali metal-ion intercalating cathode and anode materials, such as lithium-ion batteries, have been widely used in modern society from portable electronics to electric vehicles 1.
China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. The Fulin Sodium-ion Battery Energy Storage Station entered operation on May 11 in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China.
Sodium–sulfur batteries operating at a high temperature between 300 and 350°C have been used commercially, but the safety issue hinders their wider adoption. Here the authors report a “cocktail optimized” electrolyte system that enables higher electrochemical performance and room-temperature operation.
Introduction Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries with sodium metal anode and elemental sulfur cathode separated by a solid-state electrolyte (e.g., beta-alumina electrolyte) membrane have been utilized practically in stationary energy storage systems because of the natural abundance and low-cost of sodium and sulfur, and long-cycling stability , .
Sodium-sulfur batteries have long offered high potential for grid-scale stationary energy storage, due to their low cost and high theoretical energy density of both sodium and sulfur. However, they have also been seen as an inferior alternative and their widespread use has been limited by low energy capacity and short life cycles.
Novel sodium-sulfur battery for renewables storage
A Chinese-Australian research group has created a new sodium-sulfur battery that purportedly provides four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries.
High-performance room-temperature sodium–sulfur battery …
Room-temperature sodium–sulfur (RT-Na–S) batteries are highly desirable for grid-scale stationary energy storage due to their low cost; however, short cycling stability …
Sodium Sulfur Battery
The sodium–sulfur battery is a molten-salt battery that undergoes electrochemical reactions between the negative sodium and the positive sulfur electrode to form sodium polysulfides with …
The German solid-state sodium-sulfur battery landed in China, …
This new solid-state sodium-sulfur battery production process is the crystallization of the German scientific research team for nearly two years of painstaking research and …
A room-temperature sodium–sulfur battery with high capacity and …
Herein, we report a room-temperature sodium–sulfur battery with high electrochemical performances and enhanced safety by employing a "cocktail optimized" …
Video: Inside China''s New Large-Scale Sodium Battery ESS
Electrolyte Additives Boost Lithium-Sulfur Battery Efficiency Electrolyte Additives Boost Lithium-Sulfur Battery Efficiency. by Maria Guerra. Jan 28, 2025 ... Go inside China''s …
Frontiers for Room-Temperature Sodium–Sulfur Batteries
Room-temperature (RT) sodium–sulfur (Na-S) systems have been rising stars in new battery technologies beyond the lithium-ion battery era. This Perspective provides a …
Cheap sodium-sulfur battery boasts 4x the capacity of lithium-ion
The group''s novel sodium-sulfur battery design offers a fourfold increase on energy capacity compared to a typical lithium-ion battery, and shapes as a promising …
Stable all-solid-state sodium-sulfur batteries for low-temperature ...
Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries with sodium metal anode and elemental sulfur cathode separated by a solid-state electrolyte (e.g., beta-alumina electrolyte) membrane have …
Sodium Sulfur Battery – Zhang''s Research Group
By Xiao Q. Chen (Original Publication: Feb. 25, 2015, Latest Edit: Mar. 23, 2015) Overview. Sodium sulfur (NaS) batteries are a type of molten salt electrical energy storage …
Sodium Sulfur Battery Market Size, Forecast | Report 2032
Market Overview: The global sodium sulfur battery market size is expected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 12.78% during 2024-2032. The increasing demand for renewable energy, the …
In situ polymerized quasi-solid polymer electrolytes enabling void …
Rechargeable room-temperature (RT) sodium–sulfur (Na–S) batteries hold great potential for large-scale energy storage owing to their high energy density and low cost. However, their …
Why China Is Winning the Battery Game: Sodium Ion …
China is leading the way in battery innovation, particularly with its advancements in sodium-ion batteries. As a pivotal player in the global energy storage landscape, China''s strategic focus on sodium-ion technology is …
MXene-based sodium–sulfur batteries: synthesis, applications …
Sodium–sulfur (Na–S) batteries are considered as a promising successor to the next-generation of high-capacity, low-cost and environmentally friendly sulfur-based battery …
High and intermediate temperature sodium–sulfur batteries for …
Already, a novel potassium–sulfur (KS) battery with a K conducting BASE has been demonstrated. 138,222 Replacing sodium with potassium in the anode can address the issue …
New electrolyte can make sodium-sulfur battery better than Li cells
Researchers at Fujian Normal University in China have developed a dual salt-based quasi-solid polymer electrolyte (DS-QSPE) that can make sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries …
In this article, we highlight the technical advantages and application scenarios of typical sodium battery systems, including sodiumsulfur batteries and sodium-metal chloride batteries. …
Chery and CATL''s Solid-State Sodium-Ion Battery Initiative
Lavender Enhances Sodium-Sulfur Battery Efficiency to 80% After 1,500 Cycles; Sodium-Ion Battery Market: Impressive CAGR Forecast Until 2033; ... TAILG''s Sodium …
Advancements in Sodium-Ion Batteries by CATL, BYD & Huawei
Leading Figures in the Sodium-Ion Industry; China''s Hidden Battery: Industry Game-Changer; Reliance Expands Clean Energy Initiatives, Promises Accessibility and …
Insight: EV battery makers race to develop cheaper cell materials ...
U.S. and European startups are racing to develop new batteries using two abundant, cheap materials — sodium and sulfur — that could reduce China''s battery …
US Investing in Sodium-Ion Batteries to Challenge China''s Influence
Explore the US investment in sodium-ion batteries, promising a strategic edge against China''s battery dominance. Amartya Mukhopadhyay: Advancing Sodium-Ion Batteries …
Top 10 Companies in Sodium Sulfur Battery Market in 2024
A Sodium Sulfur (NaS) battery is a high-temperature energy storage device that uses molten sodium as the anode and molten sulfur as the cathode, separated by a solid …
Why China Is Winning the Battery Game: Sodium Ion Batteries
Discover why China is leading the battery game with sodium-ion technology, marked by strategic advances and large-scale deployments. Amartya Mukhopadhyay: …
Sodium Sulfur Battery
2.2 Sodium-sulfur battery. The sodium-sulfur battery, which has been under development since the 1980s [34], is considered to be one of the most promising energy storage options. This …