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Dual Anion–Cation Reversible Insertion in a Bipyridinium–Diamide Triad as the Negative Electrode for Aqueous Batteries
Author(s) -
Perticarari Sofia,
SayedAhmadBaraza Yuman,
Ewels Chris,
Moreau Philippe,
Guyomard Dominique,
Poizot Philippe,
Odobel Fabrice,
Gaubicher Joël
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
advanced energy materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.08
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1614-6840
pISSN - 1614-6832
DOI - 10.1002/aenm.201701988
Subject(s) - electrochemistry , aqueous solution , materials science , electrode , redox , battery (electricity) , quartz crystal microbalance , inorganic chemistry , chemical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , adsorption , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , engineering , metallurgy
Aqueous batteries are an emerging candidate for low‐cost and environmentally friendly grid storage systems. Designing such batteries from inexpensive, abundant, recyclable, and nontoxic organic active materials provides a logical step toward improving both the environmental and economic impact of these systems. Herein the first ever battery material that works with simultaneous uptake and release of both cations and anions is proposed by coupling p‐type (bipyridinium) and n‐type (naphthalene diimide) redox moieties. It represents one of a new family of electrode materials which demonstrates an optimal oxidation potential (−0.47 V vs saturated calomel electrode), extremely fast kinetics, a highly competitive capacity (63 mA h g −1 at 4 C ), and cyclability in both neutral Na + and Mg 2+ electrolytes of molar range concentration. Through a combination of UV–vis spectroelectrochemistry, electrochemical quartz‐crystal microbalance, Operando synchrotron‐X‐ray diffraction, and density functional theory calculations a novel dual cation/anion insertion mechanism was proven and rationalized. Based on these findings, this innovative p/n‐type product may well provide a viable option for use as a negative electrode material, thereby promoting the design of cutting‐edge, low‐cost, rocking‐chair dual‐ion aqueous batteries.