Redox-active organic molecules are promising candidates
for next-generation
electrode materials. Nevertheless, finding low-molecular-weight organic
materials with a long cycle life remains a crucial challenge. Herein,
we demonstrate the application of tetrathiafulvalene and its vinyl
analogue bearing triphenylamines as long-cycle-life electrodes for
lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). These molecules were successfully synthesized
using palladium-catalyzed C–H arylation. Electrochemical analysis
revealed that a polymer formed on the electrode. LIBs comprising these
molecules exhibited noteworthy charge–discharge properties
with a long cycle life (the capacity after 100 cycles was greater
than 90% of the discharge capacity in the third cycle) and a high
utilization ratio (approximately 100%). “In-cell” polymerization
during the first charge process is considered to contribute to the
effect. This study indicates new avenues for the creation of organic
materials for rechargeable batteries.
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