4NiB - the german Sodium-Ion Battery Project
The quest for alternative battery technologies is in full swing, and a promising project named the "Four-Volt Sodium-Ion Battery" (4NiB) is making strides as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Spearheaded by the Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) in collaboration with three prestigious partners - the Helmholtz Institute Ulm-Karlsruhe, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg - this initiative aims to develop sodium-ion batteries that stand out as an environmentally friendly alternative.
Sodium, abundant and cost-effective, can be extracted from sources like sodium chloride (table salt). Crucially, the key materials in sodium-ion batteries don't include cobalt, nickel, or lithium, making them free from critical resources. By eliminating expensive copper foils in the battery and replacing the graphite used in lithium-ion batteries with alternative carbon compounds derived from renewable sources, the project not only cuts costs but also enhances sustainability.
The Four-Volt Sodium-Ion Battery Project focuses on the development and optimal alignment of anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes to realize a powerful, cost-effective, and eco-friendly sodium-ion battery. The primary goal is to unveil a high-performance cell in pouch format, achieving a specific energy of over 200 watt-hours per kilogram.
While sodium-ion batteries of this kind are already being commercialized in China, Europe must catch up as swiftly as possible.
Find out more (in German) at
https://lnkd.in/dgzNB8zj
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Professor at Delft University of Technology
2moSucces, nice project!