Noble metal catalysts for metal-air batteries: From nano-level to atom-level

Heterostructured Mn–Sn Bimetallic Sulfide Nanocubes Confined in N, S-co-Doped Carbon Framework as High-Performance Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

“…As a first choice of power supply components, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have spread their wide applications in pure electrical vehicles, microelectronics, portable equipments, backup powers, and so on. − However, the concerns about the limited terrestrial reserves and high prices of the raw materials seriously hamper their practical prospects for low-cost energy storage systems (ESSs). − Therefore, the exploration of next-generation revolutionary ESSs with high energy storage capacity, high safety, and environmental friendliness has become an urgent mission to sustain the continuation of human society. − Recently, a feasible solution has been proposed to eliminate the abovementioned concerns, which is supported by developing sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) as primary candidates for LIBs. Moreover, metal Na possesses similar physicochemical properties to metal Li. , Especially, the cheap price, abundant reserves, and homogeneous distribution of raw materials endow SIBs with abundant interest and attention. , Importantly, the mature manufacturing crafts of commercial LIBs can directly serve as a guide for the manufacturers of SIBs.…”