
Le batterie agli ioni di sodio sono celle elettrochimiche per l'accumulo di energia che sostituiscono gli ioni di sodio con litio come specie portatrice di carica che fa la spola tra catodo e anodo durante i cicli di carica e scarica, operando con una chimica di inserzione ed estrazione meccanicamente analoga a quella degli ioni di litio, ma governata dal raggio ionico più grande del sodio, dal potenziale di riduzione più basso e dall'abbondanza crostale sostanzialmente maggiore.
La tecnologia dei materiali catodici si suddivide in tre famiglie principali:
- ossidi di metalli di transizione stratificati
- Analoghi del blu di Prussia
- composti polianionici, inclusi fosfati e solfati di tipo NASICON
Ciascuna presenta compromessi distinti tra capacità specifica, plateau di tensione, stabilità strutturale sotto ripetuti cicli di sodiazione e costo di sintesi; nessuna singola chimica del catodo ha raggiunto il consolidamento di mercato che NMC e LFP detengono nel settore delle batterie agli ioni di litio.
Per quanto riguarda l'anodo, la capacità trascurabile di intercalazione del sodio della grafite lo rende inadatto, indirizzando la ricerca verso il carbonio duro derivato da biomassa o precursori di resina come standard pratico attuale, con gli anodi di sodio metallico che rappresentano una frontiera a più alta energia ma a rischio di dendrite. La formulazione dell'elettrolita - sali di NaPF6 o NaClO4 in solventi eterei o carbonati, liquidi ionici o conduttori di sodio allo stato solido emergenti - determina in modo critico la chimica dell'interfase dell'elettrolita solido che regola l'efficienza coulombiana del primo ciclo, la capacità di velocità e l'invecchiamento del calendario.
Le pubblicazioni e i brevetti elencati di seguito trattano la sintesi di materiali catodici e anodici, l'ingegneria degli elettroliti, la caratterizzazione dello strato SEI, la progettazione del formato delle celle, l'ottimizzazione del protocollo di formazione e la modellazione tecnico-economica a livello di sistema.
Questa è la nostra ultima selezione di pubblicazioni mondiali e brevetti in inglese sulle batterie agli ioni di sodio, tra molte riviste scientifiche online, classificate e focalizzate su batteria agli ioni di sodio, cella agli ioni di na, catodo agli ioni di sodio, catodo all'ossido stratificato di sodio, catodo analogo al blu di Prussia, catodo polianionico di sodio, catodo NASICON, anodo di carbonio duro di sodio, anodo di carbonio morbido di sodio, anodo metallico di sodio, elettrolita di ioni di sodio, elettrolita a base di etere di sodio, elettrolita di sale di sodio, elettrolita NaPF6, ione di sodio, elettrolita solido e strato SEI di ione di sodio.
Llzo solid electrolyte doped with single element, method for preparing same, and all-solid-state lithium secondary battery including same
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026106422 by TDL CO LTD [KR] (Kim Yoo Shin [kr], Kang Sung Won [kr], Kim Da Hye [kr], Lee Sang Hyun [kr], Choi Hui Sang [kr], Oh Hae Bin [kr], Yang Jin Geon [kr], Lee Seung Heon [kr])
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a solid electrolyte that has a cubic crystal structure with high structural stability by doping the Zr sites of LLZO with a single element (Sb, In, or Cd) in order to solve the problems of structural instability and low ionic conductivity when preparing LLZO by co-precipitation, wherein the method can improve ionic conductivity by increasing lithium ion transport pathways.[...]
Our summary: A method for preparing a solid electrolyte with a cubic structure is disclosed. The electrolyte is doped with a single element to enhance stability and conductivity. This approach improves lithium ion transport pathways in all-solid-state lithium batteries.
LLZO, solid electrolyte, ionic conductivity, doping
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Methods for improving critical current density in a sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium-ion battery
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in WO under Ref WO2026106326 by UNIV CALIFORNIA [US] (Liu Ping [us], Zhou Ke [us], Liu Mengchen [us], Oh Jeongwoo [kr], Song Min Sang [kr])
Abstract: Solid electrolyte compositions and solid-state batteries are disclosed, which comprise a solid electrolyte layer including a sulfide-containing solid-state electrolyte material and a compound of Chemical Formula 1. The sulfide-containing solid-state electrolyte material includes but is not limited to Li6PS5Cl ("LPSC"), an LPS-based glass or glass ceramic of formula xLi2S·yP2S5, wherein x+y=1, or an argyrodite-based sulfide-based solid electrolyte or formula Li6PS5X, wherein X = Cl, Br, or I) or[...]
Our summary: This content discusses methods to enhance critical current density in sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries. It describes solid electrolyte compositions that include sulfide-containing materials like Li6PS5Cl and various formulations. The focus is on improving performance through advanced solid electrolyte layers.
sulfide electrolyte, solid-state battery, critical current density, lithium-ion battery
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Heating element and solid state battery comprising the same, and methods of making and operating thereof
Patent published on the 2026-05-21 in US under Ref US20260142267 by AMPCERA INC [US] (Du Hui [us], Yi Eongyu [us], Brown James Emery [us])
Abstract: [0000] A solid-state battery comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode, with a solid electrolyte layer positioned between them. The battery includes a positive current collector in electrical contact with the positive electrode and a negative current collector in electrical contact with the negative electrode. A heating element is situated in proximity to at least one of the current collectors, comprising a polymer substrate with a first surface and a second surface. A conductive [...]
Our summary: The solid-state battery features a positive and negative electrode separated by a solid electrolyte. A heating element is integrated near the current collectors, utilizing a polymer substrate with a conductive oxide layer. The design includes insulation to enable efficient heating for optimal battery operation.
solid-state battery, heating element, polymer substrate, conductive oxide
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Lithium secondary battery
Patent published on the 2026-05-20 in EP under Ref EP4746065 by SK INNOVATION CO LTD [KR] (Park Seong Jin [kr], Park Doe Hee [kr], Park Myung Soo [kr], Lee Han Sol [kr], Choi Jae Young [kr])
Abstract: [0001] A lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes an anode, a cathode disposed opposite the anode, and an electrolyte. The anode includes a lithium metal layer and a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer disposed on the lithium metal layer. The anode has a first peak ratio of 1 to 7.[...]
Our summary: A lithium secondary battery features an anode with a lithium metal layer and a solid electrolyte interphase. The cathode is positioned opposite the anode. The anode s first peak ratio is between 1 and 7.
lithium secondary battery, anode, cathode, solid electrolyte interphase
Patent
Method for producing sulfide solid electrolyte and method for producing all-solid-state cell
Patent published on the 2026-05-14 in AU under Ref AU2024372065 by MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC (Konya Masashi, Yoshida Yuto)
Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a sulfide solid electrolyte having high water resistance. The method for producing a sulfide solid electrolyte includes a step in which a sulfide solid electrolyte is subjected in a solvent to at least one treatment selected from the group consisting of a mixing treatment and a disaggregation treatment, wherein the solvent includes a solvent which is aprotic and contains an oxygen atom.[...]
Our summary: The method produces a sulfide solid electrolyte with high water resistance. It involves treating the electrolyte in an aprotic solvent. Treatments include mixing and disaggregation processes.
sulfide solid electrolyte, all-solid-state cell, water resistance, aprotic solvent
Patent
Membrane electrode assembly for water electrolysis and method for manufacturing the same
Patent published on the 2026-05-07 in US under Ref US20260125805 by TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD [JP] (Kodama Tomoki [jp], Akita Yasuhiro [jp])
Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly for water electrolysis includes a solid electrolyte membrane, and an anode catalyst layer and a cathode catalyst layer that sandwich the solid electrolyte membrane. The solid electrolyte membrane includes a solid electrolyte layer, and a functional layer provided on an anode-side surface of the solid electrolyte layer. The anode catalyst layer is provided on a surface of the solid electrolyte membrane near the functional layer. The cathode catalyst layer is provided[...]
Our summary: The membrane electrode assembly consists of a solid electrolyte membrane sandwiched between anode and cathode catalyst layers. The solid electrolyte membrane features a functional layer on the anode side. This functional layer contains resin and dispersed catalytic metal particles.
membrane electrode assembly, water electrolysis, solid electrolyte membrane, catalyst layers
Patent
Crosslinked Zwitterionic PVA-g-SBMA/PEDOT:PSS Networks for Mechanically Robust All-Solid-State Electrolytes
Published on 2026-01-28 by Chia-Wen Wei, Chia-Yu Chen, Shyh-Chyang Luo, Dmitry G. Belov, Szu-Nan Yang @MDPI
Abstract: Conventional lithium-ion batteries face issues like electrolyte leakage and interface instability. Solid-state lithium batteries with solid electrolytes address these, while solid-state polymer electrolytes (SPEs) offer safety and flexibility. This study primarily aimed to develop and synthesize a graft copolymer, PVA-g-SBMA, which was successfully synthesized by grafting [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] dimethyl-(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium hydroxide (SBMA) onto poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). PVA provided exc[...]
Our summary: This study developed a graft copolymer, PVA-g-SBMA, by grafting SBMA onto PVA to enhance ionic conductivity and mechanical properties in solid-state electrolytes. The copolymer was crosslinked with PEDOT:PSS to form a robust network, improving film performance. The optimal system achieved a conductivity of 4.9 × 10⁻⁴ S/cm at room temperature with specific lithium salt concentrations.
Crosslinked, Zwitterionic, Solid-state, Electrolytes
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Advances in Sodium Ion Batteries Based on Mixed Electrolytes of ILs and Organic Solvents
Published on 2026-01-28 by Sajjad Ghiyami, Claudio Mele @MDPI
Abstract: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) represent a topic of extreme interest in the research field, especially because the materials used are cheaper than those in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In SIBs, the choice of cathodes and electrolytes is very important because they will affect the energy density, cycling stability, and safety of the battery. This work focuses on the prospect of hybrid electrolyte cells that incorporate ionic liquids (ILs) into organic liquids in order to improve the safety and perf[...]
Our summary: This study explores the use of hybrid electrolytes combining ionic liquids and organic solvents in sodium-ion batteries. It highlights improvements in ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, and thermal safety. The research suggests that these advancements could enhance the performance and lifecycle of sodium-ion battery technology for large-scale energy storage applications.
Sodium-ion batteries, hybrid electrolytes, ionic liquids, energy storage
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