Handbook of Sodium-Ion Batteries: Materials and Characterization

The growth in energy demand and sustainable energy goals has led to the increasing need for batteries, particularly sodium-ion batteries. Despite their benefits, research faces challenges in advancing the technology. This book covers fundamental challenges, electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, advanced analysis techniques, and computational methods for sodium-ion batteries, making it a valuable resource for scientists and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 744 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing

The demand for batteries has surged exponentially in response to the escalating global energy demand and the ambitious objectives set by governments worldwide to promote sustainable energy development, particularly in developed countries. While lithium-ion batteries currently dominate the energy storage market, concerns have arisen due to the limited and uneven distribution of lithium resources, raising questions about the sustainability of the lithium-ion battery technology.

Sodium-ion batteries offer significant advantages over lithium-ion batteries, primarily due to the abundance of sodium in the Earth's crust. Consequently, research into sodium-ion batteries has gained significant attention, with efforts underway to replace lithium-ion batteries with these more sustainable alternatives.

Despite the remarkable progress made in the past decade, the development of sodium-ion batteries still faces fundamental challenges that must be addressed to advance the technology. This book, consisting of 13 chapters authored by renowned scientists, delves into these challenges, electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, advanced instrumental analysis techniques, and computational methods for sodium-ion batteries.

What sets this book apart is its comprehensive coverage of all aspects related to sodium-ion batteries. It serves as a valuable handbook for researchers, engineers, and students interested in this field. By presenting a unified perspective on sodium-ion batteries, this book provides a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and contribute to the ongoing development of this promising technology.

Weight: 1570g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814968157