| Abstract Scope |
Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are considered as an appealing candidate owing to the abundance and low cost of raw materials, with large deposits of Na, Mn, Fe, and Ti located in the continental US. Positive electrodes play the most critical role for the overall energy density, operating voltage, and cyclability in SIBs. However, the insufficient electrochemical performance of conventional positive electrodes remains one of the primary challenges preventing the widespread adoption of sodium battery technology. In this talk, I will introduce our recent work at the Electrochemical Energy Materials Laboratory (EEML) related to the development of earth-abundant Mn-rich layered oxide positive electrode materials for SIBs. We hope to provide some perspectives regarding the promises and challenges in developing these materials. |