Princeton University Develops High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries Using Organic Material

Researchers at Princeton University's Department of Chemistry, led by Professor Mircea Dincă, have announced a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The team developed a high-energy, organic cathode material called Bis-Tetraaminobenzoquinone (TAQ) that enables the production of high-performance sodium-ion batteries. The university reports that the performance of the TAQ cathode approaches its theoretical maximum capacity. This research could have implications for large-scale energy storage applications, including data centers, power grids, renewable energy systems, and electric vehicles. Sodium is abundant, making it a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium.