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Title: Factors Affecting the Battery Performance of Anthraquinone-based Organic Cathode Materials

Journal Article · · Journal of Materials Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c2jm15764k· OSTI ID:1035425

Two organic cathode materials based on poly(anthraquinonyl sulfide) structure with different substitution positions were synthesized and their electrochemical behavior and battery performances were investigated. The substitution positions on the anthraquinone structure, binders for electrode preparation and electrolyte formulations have been found to have significant effects on the battery performances of such organic cathode materials. The substitution position with less steric stress has higher capacity, longer cycle life and better high-rate capability. Polyvinylidene fluoride binder and ether-based electrolytes are favorable for the high capacity and long cycle life of the quinonyl organic cathodes.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1035425
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-83987; JMACEP; 40125; VT1201000; TRN: US201204%%596
Journal Information:
Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 22, Issue 9; ISSN 0959-9428
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English