NaV2O4

Sodium vanadium oxide (NaV₂O₄) is a ceramic compound belonging to the layered oxide family, combining alkali metal and transition metal elements in a crystalline structure. This material is primarily investigated in battery and electrochemistry research, particularly as a cathode material for sodium-ion batteries and in electrochemical energy storage systems where its mixed-valence vanadium sites enable ion insertion and extraction. NaV₂O₄ is of interest to researchers developing next-generation energy storage alternatives to lithium-ion technology, offering potential cost and resource advantages, though it remains largely in the research and development phase rather than widespread commercial deployment.