Sodium-Metal-Free, Safe and Sustainable Sodium-Ion Sulfur Batteries

本项目旨在通过有效的单原子催化剂开发硫化钠阴极，并通过使用一类新的电解质来精心调节阳极上的固体电解质界面。因此，所获得的低成本、高能量、安全的钠离子硫电池可以作为大规模固定能量存储的新技术，特别是用于澳大利亚的间歇性太阳能和风能存储。预期成果包括全面了解和突破创新和负担得起的电池存储技术的进步，通过将该电池系统与可再生能源相结合，为澳大利亚带来重大的科学，经济，环境和社会效益。

This project aims to develop sodium sulfide cathodes via effective single-atom catalysts and elaborately regulate the solid-electrolyte interphase on the anode by using a new class of electrolytes. Thus, the obtained low-cost, high-energy, safe sodium-ion sulfur batteries can serve as a novel technique for large-scale stationary energy storage, especially for intermittent solar and wind energy storage in Australia. Expected outcomes include a comprehensive understanding and a breakthrough in advances of innovative and affordable battery storage technology, leading to significant scientific, economic, environmental, and social benefits to Australia by integrating this battery system with renewable energy.