In situ imaging the dynamics of sodium metal deposition and stripping

L Geng, C Zhao, J Yan, C Fu, X Zhang, J Yao… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Sodium (Na) metal batteries (SMBs) are potential “beyond lithium (Li)” energy storage
technology. However, uncontrollable Na dendrite growth hinders the practical application of …

In situ observation of electrochemical Ostwald ripening during sodium deposition

L Geng, Q Liu, J Chen, P Jia, H Ye, J Yan, L Zhang… - Nano Research, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Sodium (Na) metal batteries (SMBs) using Na anode are potential “beyond lithium”
electrochemical technology for future energy storage applications. However, uncontrollable …

Visualization of Sodium Metal Anodes via Operando X-Ray and Optical Microscopy: Controlling the Morphological Evolution of Sodium Metal Plating

J Seok, JH Hyun, A Jin, JH Um… - ACS Applied Materials …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Because of the abundance and cost effectiveness of sodium, rechargeable sodium metal
batteries have been widely studied to replace current lithium-ion batteries. However, there …

Visualizing the growth process of sodium microstructures in sodium batteries by in-situ 23Na MRI and NMR spectroscopy

Y Xiang, G Zheng, Z Liang, Y Jin, X Liu, S Chen… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
The growth of sodium dendrites and the associated solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer is a
critical and fundamental issue influencing the safety and cycling lifespan of sodium batteries …

Rapid and reversible Na deposition onto Al nanosheet arrays

F Tang, R Xia, D Chen, Y Yao, L Liu, Y Feng… - Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sodium metal battery (SMB) is regarded as a promising candidate for next-generation high-
energy battery due to high theoretical capacity and abundant natural resources. However …

In Situ Observation of Sodium Dendrite Growth and Concurrent Mechanical Property Measurements Using an Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy …

Q Liu, L Zhang, H Sun, L Geng, Y Li, Y Tang… - ACS Energy …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Akin to Li, Na deposits in a dendritic form to cause a short circuit in Na metal batteries.
However, the growth mechanisms and related mechanical properties of Na dendrites remain …

Progressive Self-Leveling Deposition Improves the Cyclability of Anode-less Sodium Metal Batteries Revealed by In Situ EPR Imaging

S Kang, F Geng, Z Li, Y Jiang, M Shen, Q Chen… - ACS Energy …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Anode-less sodium–metal batteries (SMBs) with high theoretical capacity and low cost are
promising candidates for next-generation rechargeable batteries. However, the poor …

3D confinement strategy for dendrite‐free sodium metal batteries

Z Li, K Zhu, P Liu, L Jiao - Advanced Energy Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Sodium metal batteries (SMBs) are attracting extensive attention for large‐scale energy
storage due to the abundant reserves and low cost of sodium. However, the inevitable side …

In-situ electron microscopy observation of electrochemical sodium plating and stripping dynamics on carbon nanofiber current collectors

X Li, L Zhao, P Li, Q Zhang, MS Wang - Nano Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Sodium metal holds promise as the ultimate anode for high-energy-density Na battery
systems. Recent progress has been made in terms of rational design of nanostructured 3D …

Electrode roughness dependent electrodeposition of sodium at the nanoscale

Z Zeng, P Barai, SY Lee, J Yang, X Zhang, W Zheng… - Nano Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Na metal is an attractive anode material for rechargeable Na ion batteries, however, the
dendritic growth of Na can cause serious safety issues. Along with modifications of solid …