Opportunities and challenges of sodium-ion battery

As new energy vehicles proliferate and energy storage systems scale up， lithium-ion batteries confront market risks stemming from resource scarcity and price volatility. In this context， sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a promising alternative， leveraging their abundant resources to potentially complement lithium-ion batteries in large-scale electrochemical energy storage and low-speed electric vehicles. Despite the rapid surge in sodium-ion battery research and the onset of commercialization initiatives globally， several market and technological prerequisites persist， posing challenges compared to the well-established lithium-ion battery system. This article provides a concise overview of sodium-ion batteries from a commercialization perspective， tracing their development history and current industry standing. It delves into the core positive and negative electrode materials， costs， and application prospects within the existing sodium storage electrode material systems. Additionally， the article presents a forward-looking analysis of future opportunities and challenges， aiming to guide further advancements in the sodium-ion battery industry.