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A chemically pre-sodiated Na15Sn4 interphase enables high-reversibility anode-less sodium-metal batteries

  • Jiacheng Liu
  • , Liuyan Hou
  • , Ahu Shao
  • , Helin Wang
  • , Zhiqiao Wang
  • , Jiawen Tang
  • , Yue Ma
  • Northwestern Polytechnical University Xian

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Abstract

Anode-free batteries promise high energy density but suffer from dendrites, dead sodium, and cathode Na depletion that slow ion diffusion and charge transfer. We introduce the facile chemical pre-sodiation of Cu current collectors to form a Na15Sn4@Cu coating, which enhances Na affinity, supports uniform nucleation, and suppresses dendrites. Operando XRD confirms improved Na diffusion in NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2, yielding markedly enhanced reversible capacity and cyclability for anode-less sodium-metal batteries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13888-13891
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume61
Issue number73
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Sep 2025

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