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Is hard carbon a promising anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries?

Researchers in China have summarized the technical issues hindering the development of hard carbon, which is regarded as the most promising anode for high-performance, commercial sodium-ion batteries. Alternative battery technologies to Lithium-ion, like sodium-ion, are emerging.

Is hard carbon a good anode material for sodium ion batteries?

As an anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), hard carbon (HC) presents high specific capacity and favorable cycling performance. However, high cost and low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of HC seriously limit its future commercialization for SIBs.

Why is hard carbon not commercialized?

The researchers note that the commercialization of hard carbon still faces technical issues of low initial Coulombic efficiency, poor rate performance, and insufficient cycling stability, due to the intrinsically irregular microstructure of hard carbon.

Are carbon nano-spheres a good anode material for sodium ion batteries?

Nazir Ahmad, Nisar Muhammad, Hong Chen, Ji Wang, Chaohui Wei, Majid Khan, Ruizhi Yang. Rational design of nitrogen (N), boron (B), and phosphorous (P) tri-doped carbon nano-spheres as advanced anode materials for sodium-ion batteries with an ultra-long lifespan.

What is a good precursor for a hard carbon electrode?

The researchers highlight the importance of precursor selection with most hard carbon electrode precursors derived from biomass materials and industrial product derivatives, such as cellulose, ginkgo leaf, glucose, cotton, resin, sucrose, or glucose.

Are alternatives to lithium-ion batteries sustainable?

Alternative battery technologies to Lithium-ion, like sodium-ion, are emerging. Diversification is positive, but the sustainability of the materials is still a concern, regardless of technology.