Fast-charging sodium metal anodes: challenges, degradation mechanisms, and interphase engineering strategies

RSC Applied Interfaces 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuree Oh, Yuxuan Zhang, Jinwook Baek, M.C. Kim, Sunghwan Lee
DOI: 10.1039/d5lf00305a
Cited by: 9
References: 93

Abstract

Fast-charging failure of sodium metal anodes is traced to heterogeneous SEI evolution, rate-dependent Na + desolvation and SEI transport bottlenecks, motivating interphase design rules for stable high-rate operation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity Advancements in Battery Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Applied Interfaces
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pages
214–241
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN