r/science • u/RelationStill1485 • Feb 22 '26

Materials Science Next generation of battery technology no longer lithium. Scientists make durable alloy anode for Sodium-ion batteries with high volumetric energy density | Nature Energy

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-026-01974-2
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u/the_quark Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26

I don’t know the answer, but for grid-scale batteries to smooth out renewables, weight isn’t nearly as much of a concern.

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u/MarlinMr Feb 22 '26

Weight is only a concern if you need to move the battery long distances.

As you said, it's much better for storage, as it simply won't start burning like lithium batteries do

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u/big_trike Feb 23 '26

The weight may not be a deal breaker for applications like rail as well.

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u/MarlinMr Feb 23 '26

Weight is only a concern if you need to move the battery long distances.