Hard carbon with tailored microstructure via thermal regulation for high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries

Key Points

• Improved energy efficiency in sodium-ion batteries was achieved with tailored hard carbon microstructure, enhancing performance and longevity.
• Results show a significant increase in energy capacity, potentially exceeding previous benchmarks in sodium-ion technology.
• Assessment using thermal regulation techniques optimized hard carbon's microstructure, leading to enhanced electrochemical properties and battery performance.
• Findings indicate that tailored microstructure may open up new pathways for developing high-efficiency storage solutions in energy applications.