Poly(benzoquinonyl sulfide) as a High-Energy Organic Cathode for Rechargeable Li and Na Batteries.

ABSTRACT: In concern of resource sustainability and environmental friendliness, organic electrode materials for rechargeable batteries have attracted increasing attentions in recent years. However, for many researchers, the primary impression on organic cathode materials is the poor cycling stability and low energy density, mainly due to the unfavorable dissolution and low redox potential, respectively. Herein, a novel polymer cathode material, namely poly(benzoquinonyl sulfide) (PBQS) is reported, for either rechargeable Li or Na battery. Remarkably, PBQS shows a high energy density of 734 W h kg^-1 (2.67 V × 275 mA h g^-1) in Li battery, or 557 W h kg^-1 (2.08 V × 268 mA h g^-1) in Na battery, which exceeds those of most inorganic Li or Na intercalation cath

SUBMITTER: Song Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5115381 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature