Correction to: Selected future tasks in electrochemical research related to advanced power sources

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry -     

A simple synthesis of truxene,a building block for optoelectronics and fullerene fragments

Truxene was efficiently synthesized by reduction of truxenone with excess hydrazine hydrate in diethylene glycol at 180 °C without added base, a variation of the Huang-Minlon Wolff–Kishner reduction. The proposed mechanism highlights hydrazine as a nucleophile and a base, extracting protons from the hydrazone and diazene intermediates.     

Polyimide Compounds For Post-Lithium Energy Storage Applications

The exploration of cathode and anode materials that enable reversible storage of mono and multivalent cations has driven extensive research on organic compounds. In this regard, polyimide (PI)-based electrodes have emerged as a promising avenue for the development of post-lithium energy storage systems. This review article provides a comprehensive summary of the syntheses, characterizations, and applications of PI compounds as electrode materials capable of hosting a wide range of cations. Furthermore, the review also delves into the advancements in PI based solid state batteries, PI-based separators, current collectors, and their effectiveness as polymeric binders. By highlighting the key findings in these areas, this review aims at contributing to the understanding and advancement of PI-based structures paving the way for the next generation of energy storage systems.