Sodium metal has been widely studied in the field of batteries due to its high theoretical specific capacity (~1,166 mAh/g), low redox potential (-2.71 V compared to standard hydrogen electrode), and low-cost advantages. However, problems such as unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI), uncontrolled dendrite growth, and side reactions between solid-liquid interfaces have hindered the practical application of sodium metal anodes (SMAs). Currently, lots of strategies have been developed to achieve stabilized sodium metal anodes. Among these strategies, modified metal current collectors (MCCs) stand out due to their unique role in accommodating volumetric fluctuations with superior structure, lowering the energy barrier for sodium nucleation, and providing guided uniform sodium deposition. In this review, we first introduced three common metal-based current collectors applied to SMAs. Then, we summarized strategies to improve sodium deposition behavior by optimally engineering the surface of MCCs, including surface loading, surface structural design, and surface engineering for functional modification. We have followed the latest research progress and summarized surface optimization cases on different MCCs and their applications in battery systems.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |