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Front Cover: Bioderived Molecular Electrodes for Next‐Generation Energy‐Storage Materials (ChemSusChem 9/2020)
Author(s) -
Miroshnikov Mikhail,
Mahankali Kiran,
Thangavel Naresh Kumar,
Satapathy Sitakanta,
Arava Leela Mohana Reddy,
Ajayan Pulickel M.,
John George
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.202000970
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , environmentally friendly , energy storage , chemistry , materials science , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , ecology , biology
The Front Cover shows the capabilities of small organic molecules to deliver sustainable energy‐storage systems from cost‐efficient and recyclable raw materials. Several natural quinones, flavins, and other carbonyl‐based motifs that mimic cellular biological energy‐transduction processes serve as inspirations. For example, a common tattoo chemical from henna is a simple molecular system with a potential to perform as a cathode material. This Minireview further collates the prospects of aqueous redox flow batteries (RFBs), multivalent‐ion batteries, and hybrid organic–inorganic systems for highly stable, safe, and environmentally friendly next‐generation energy storage. More information can be found in the Minireview by M. Miroshnikov et al. on page 2186 in Issue 9, 2020 (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201903589).