Dual-Regulation of Na Deposition Kinetics via Sodiophilic ZnO/Carbon Cloth Host and Magnetohydrodynamic Convection for Long-Life Sodium Metal Anodes

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance cycle stability and safety in sodium metal anodes for batteries.
• Introduced a sodiophilic ZnO/carbon cloth host material to regulate sodium deposition kinetics.
• Utilized magnetohydrodynamic convection to optimize electrochemical performance.
• Evaluated full cell performance over 200 cycles measuring capacity retention.
• Achieved 96% capacity retention at 1 C after 200 cycles.
• Full cells maintained good cycle stability under tested conditions.
• Introduced a dual-regulation approach improves performance of sodium metal batteries.