Influence of macrocyclic compounds on the electrochemical reduction of thionyl chloride at glassy carbon cathodes

High-Efficiency Electrocatalyst Phthalocyanine in Li/SOCl2 Batteries: From Experimental to Theoretical Investigation

“…One experimental approach uses catalysts to enhance performance; among such catalysts, graphene appears to function well 21 as do the transition metal derivatives of phthalocyanines, which are studied in the late 1980s. [22][23][24][25] Phthalocyanine (Pc), as well as metal phthalocyanine (MPc), which was first discovered by Braun and Tchemica in 1907, exhibiting 18 π-electron planar aromatic structure, is one of the most functional macrocyclic materials. 26 It possesses intriguing optical, electronic, and magnetic properties that can be harnessed in various applications.…”

“…The unique macro-structure of phthalocyanines makes it displays excellent properties in many regards, such as energy storage, 27,28 environmental protection, 29 especially in catalysis. [30][31][32][33][34] Zhu et al synthesised the CoPc anchored on carbon nanotubes which break up the barrier of the 3.15 V platform, 35 which indicates the potential of the Pcs used in the Li/SOCl 2 battery. Baturina et al 36 employed cyclic voltammetry (CV) to investigate the catalytic effects of iron tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP), cobalt TPP, and nickel TPP on Li/SOCl 2 batteries and investigated the metal influence in this reaction.…”