Proton-enabled biomimetic stabilization of small-molecule organic cathode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Nhu T. H. Luu, Alexander S. Ivanov, Teng‐Hao Chen, Ilja Popovs, Jui‐Chin Lee, Watchareeya Kaveevivitchai
Abstract
Biomimetic strategy was applied to enhance the stability of a small molecule organic cathode, leading to the formation of hydrogen bonds that stabilize the structure and activate pathways for ultrafast proton transfer in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
Topics & Concepts
Aqueous solutionCathodeZincProtonMoleculeHydrogen bondIonMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic moleculesInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryQuantum mechanicsPhysicsAdvanced battery technologies researchElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionElectrochemical Analysis and Applications