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Next-Gen Sodium Batteries

  • 25 Apr 2024
  • 1 min read

Source: IND

Recently, scientists from South Korea have developed next-generation sodium batteries capable of charging in just a few seconds.

  • These new hybrid sodium-ion batteries combine materials from traditional batteries with those used in supercapacitors.
    • These are both cheaper and safer than the conventional lithium-ion batteries found in smartphones and electric cars.
  • Sodium (Na) is also 500 times more abundant than lithium, while holds the potential for greater charge and efficiency than its Li-ion batteries..
  • Sodium-ion batteries haven't been widely adopted due to drawbacks like slow charging and low energy storage.
  • This new battery offers:
    • Faster charging times than current lithium-ion batteries.
    • Higher energy density than commercial lithium-ion batteries (247 Wh/kg).
    • High power density (34,748 W/kg).
  • Its potential applications include electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

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