Methyl propionate-dominant electrolyte for enhanced kinetics and low-temperature performance of Prussian blue analogue-based rechargeable sodium-ion batteries

Key Points

• This research aims to improve ion-transport kinetics and stability in sodium-ion batteries through novel electrolyte design.
• Utilized methyl propionate-dominant electrolyte to evaluate performance in sodium-ion batteries.
• Conducted tests comparing ion transport kinetics and stability against traditional electrolytes.
• Enhanced ion transport kinetics observed with the methyl propionate electrolyte, leading to a significant improvement in battery performance.
• Notable low-temperature operation capabilities were achieved, making the batteries more efficient in various conditions.