A sodium-chloride battery is a type of electrochemical battery that uses sodium ions as the charge carriers and sodium chloride (common salt) as a key component in its chemistry. This battery utilizes the reactions between sodium and chloride ions during the discharge and charging processes to store and release electrical energy. It is often categorized as a type of metal halide battery. Sodium-chloride batteries are recognized for their potential benefits, including low cost, abundant raw materials, and a relatively high energy density compared to other types of batteries. They are considered environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries, particularly for large-scale energy storage applications.
A groundbreaking development in battery technology has taken place in Perth, Australia. Altech Batteries, a company based in the city, recently unveiled its 60 kilowatt (kW) sodium-chloride solid-state battery prototype…