Researchers use microstructural modeling to optimize electrode materials for batteries

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-05-microstructural-optimize-electrode-materials-batteries.html

"prevents: crystal structure elastic deformation during fast charging which deceases capacity in layered sodium-nickel-manganese oxide cathode in sodium-ion batteries... increased lifetime, reduced cost, eco-friendlier...  simulations show that this mechanical influence decisively determines the time needed for charging, enabling long-lasting quickly charging batteries... leads to widespread use of sodium-ion batteries in five to ten years' time"

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Researchers crack a key problem with sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and grid energy storage
https://phys.org/news/2024-09-key-problem-sodium-ion-batteries.html