Redox-Bipolar Polyimide Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Framework Cathodes for Durable Aluminium Batteries

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Abstract

Emerging rechargeable aluminium batteries (RABs) offer a sustainable option for next-generation energy storage technologies with low cost and exemplary safety. However, the development of RABs is restricted by the limited availability of high-performance cathode materials. Herein, we report two polyimide two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs) cathodes with redox-bipolar capability in RAB. The optimal 2D-COF electrode achieves a high specific capacity of 132 mAh g−1. Notably, the electrode presents long-term cycling stability (with a negligible ≈0.0007 % capacity decay per cycle), outperforming early reported organic RAB cathodes. 2D-COFs integrate n-type imide and p-type triazine active centres into the periodic porous polymer skeleton. With multiple characterizations, we elucidate the unique Faradaic reaction of the 2D-COF electrode, which involves AlCl2+ and AlCl4 dual-ions as charge carriers. This work paves the avenue toward novel organic cathodes in RABs.

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Original languageEnglish
Article numbere202306091
Number of pages9
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume62(2023)
Issue number30
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jul 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

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PubMed 37204021

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Keywords

  • Aluminum Batteries, Cathodes, Polyimide, Redox-Bipolar, Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks