Sodium‐Ion Battery Electrolytes: Modeling and Simulations

Abstract The authors review the efforts made from a modeling and simulation perspective in order to assist both the fundamental understanding as well as the development of higher performance sodium‐ion battery (SIB) electrolytes. Depending on the type of the electrolyte studied, liquid, ionic liquid, polymer, glass, solid‐state, etc., the simulation methods applied and the research questions in focus differ, but all contribute to more rational progress. Furthermore, the authors create cases of meta‐analysis using literature data. A historical perspective is applied and the focus clearly is on more recent work and novel electrolyte materials. Finally, the authors outline a few prospective areas for where SIB electrolyte simulations can/should be extended for maximum impact in the field.