Abstract
We utilize proton-coupled electron transfer in hydrogen storage molecules to unlock a rechargeable battery chemistry based on the cleanest chemical energy carrier molecule, hydrogen. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, and spectroelectrochemical analyses evidence the participation of protons during charge-discharge chemistry and extended cycling. In an era of anthropogenic global climate change and paramount pollution, a battery concept based on a virtually nonpolluting energy carrier molecule demonstrates distinct progress in the sustainable energy landscape.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2492-2497 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 17 May 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:Copyright © 2018 American Chemical Society.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry