01684nas a2200181   4500008004100000022001400041245009900055210006900154260000900223300000800232490000600240520104700246100001801293700002101311700002101332700001901353856013001372       2025                        eng d  a2399-366900aEvaluating sodium-ion pouch cell battery for renewable energy storage under extreme conditions0 aEvaluating sodiumion pouch cell battery for renewable energy sto  cOCT   a3150 v83 a<p>
	A sodium-ion battery (SIB) is a sustainable energy storage technology based on abundantly available raw materials. It is a commercially viable option because of the processing similarity with Li-ion battery. Most of the energy storage studies focus on the near room temperature performance of different battery chemistries. Herein, we report the ultralow temperature performance of the SIB pouch cell. The cells fabricated using low-temperature compatible components showed significant specific energy values around 96, 74, and 46 Wh kg-1 at room temperature, -25 degrees C, and -50 degrees C, respectively. We demonstrated the battery performance under laboratory conditions as well as under actual windy and snowy environments. Such an exhibition highlights the use case of the SIB pouch cell as an emergency energy storage device in extreme weather conditions. Moreover, charging of SIB cell at -100 degrees C using polycrystalline Si solar cell is also reported, indicating the possibility of deployment for space expeditions.</p>
1 aShelke, Mehul1 aBoyer, Jamee, M.1 aMirzapure, Vinay1 aPol, Vilas, G.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/evaluating-sodium-ion-pouch-cell-battery-renewable-energy-storage-under-extreme-conditions02271nas a2200217   4500008004100000022001400041245011600055210006900171260000900240300001100249490000800260520150600268653003301774653002101807653002101828653003001849100002101879700002001900700000501920856012801925       2025                        eng d  a0013-468600aExploring FeSe2 and porous carbon composite as a cost-effective host for Al3+ in aqueous Aluminum ion batteries0 aExploring FeSe2 and porous carbon composite as a costeffective h  cOCT   a1468230 v5373 a<p>
	Aluminum is a high-energy-density material with low cost, making rechargeable aluminum ion batteries (AIBs) a attractive alternative to alkali metal ion batteries. However, the practical development of aqueous AIBs is hindered by limited electrode. Herein, we report FeSe2-decorated porous nitrogen and sulfur-doped carbon spheres (FSPNSCS) as a cathode material for aqueous AIBs, with an emphasis on the reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance. FSPNSCS is synthesized through a hydrothermal approach, confirmed by comprehensive characterizations using X-ray Diffraction for crystalline structure validation and Scanning Electron Microscopy for analyzing composite morphology. Electrochemical properties and kinetics are probed using cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge tests. Ex-situ XRD reveals a notable peak shift towards higher 2 theta values during discharge, indicating lattice contraction due to Al3+ insertion. Sulfur and nitrogen doping impart elasticity to the lattice structure, enhancing stability during cycling. Ex-situ XPS confirms Al3+ storage and minimal oxide formation, as further supported by microscopic elemental mapping with HRTEM. The FSPNSCS cathode achieves a reversible capacity of 60 mAh g- 1 at a current density of 200 mA g- 1. The system exhibits outstanding cycling stability, retaining over 90 % of its capacity at 500 mA g- 1 over 1000 cycles, highlighting its potential to advance aqueous AIBs for sustainable energy storage.</p>
10aAqueous aluminum ion battery10acathode material10aElectrochemistry10aTransition metal selenide1 aMirzapure, Vinay1 aPatrike, Apurva1 a  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/exploring-fese2-and-porous-carbon-composite-cost-effective-host-al3-aqueous-aluminum-ion