Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been an integral part of energy storage systems, but their manufacture depends on rare earth metals, such as cobalt and nickel, sourced from countries that are subject to humanitarian crises and illegal mining practices. There is also a concentration of resources in selected locations, such as China, for LIBs. The shifting focus to green sources and a stable supply chain globally is pushing innovations in new technologies, such as sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). SIBs perfectly align with the green initiative focus, and they rely on easily available resources. Recent technological advancements in SIBs have made their performance comparable with select LIB chemistries in terms of energy density, cycle life, working temperature range, and round-trip efficiency, leading to new applications in large-scale grid storage, defense, the telecom industry, and electric mobility.

• How can you achieve growth by assessing SIB innovations and developments driving commercialization?
• Which factors accelerate the growth of the technology landscape of SIBs and influence working mechanisms and materials used for manufacturing?
• What are the patent megatrends shaping the future of SIBs, and which funding initiatives are boosting industry growth?