articleScience AdvancesFeb 11, 2026GOLD OA

Spatially anion-confined electrolyte enables high-rate and durable anode-free sodium batteries

JCJiangchun ChenJJJingwen JiangSWSicong WangHLHao LanMTMengyao Tang

Zhejiang International Studies University · Beihang University · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Anode-free sodium batteries (AFSBs) with near-theoretical energy density hold great promise for next-generation sustainable energy storage systems. However, their practical implementation is impeded by the low operating rate threshold (<1 milliampere per square centimeter) and poor cycling stability, owing to dendritic sodium (Na) growth. Here, a high-rate and durable AFSB is successfully realized via a spatially anion-confined electrolyte strategy. Specifically, positively charged nanoparticles are introduced into the electrolyte to selectively anchor anions, generating localized contact ion pair–dominated solvation to facilitate rapid Na + desolvation at electrode interface and form an anion-derived solid…

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Keywords
  • Electrolyte
  • Solvation
  • Nanoparticle
  • Electrode
  • Sodium
  • Ion
  • Energy storage
  • Electrochemistry
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