Due to its low cost and plentiful supply of sodium resources, sodium ion batteries (SIBs) have garnered a lot of attention lately and are being evaluated as a lithium ion battery (LIB) substitute. The poor energy density and erratic cycle life of electrodes, particularly as cathodes, have so far prevented the commercialization of SIBs. Even though nanotechnologies have been used to generate several cathode prospects with excellent energy density and steady cycle life, commercial viability is rarely considered. The commercial potential of current cathode materials for SIBs is discussed in this research news item along with their synthesis techniques, manufacturing costs, environmental friendliness, and electrochemical performance.

cathode materials, commercial prospects, sodium ion storage