Scandium doping and coating boost sodium-ion battery cycle life

Researchers found that scandium treatment of cathodes—either through bulk doping or surface coating—improved cycling stability in sodium-ion batteries, with coated cells retaining over 91% capacity after 300 cycles.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 10:33 PM PT · 1 article

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4h PV Magazine Scandium doping, coating improve cycling stability of sodium-ion battery cathodes — Researchers have compared bulk scandium doping and surface scandium coating in a special type of cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-13 (#6)

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