Porphyrin and Corrole‐Based Frameworks for Sustainable Energy Storage

Abstract The combustion of petroleum and diesel releases harmful gases, increasing global warming. Therefore, lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are a sustainable alternative to non‐renewable resources for electric vehicles that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The LIBs can emerge as a green fuel source, but nowadays, they face a big challenge regarding limited storage capacity. In the pursuit of an eco‐friendly and sustainable future, organic electrodes offer a pathway to establish a closed‐loop system with the environment. The demand for high‐performance, sustainable energy storage solutions has spurred ongoing innovation in the field of battery chemistry. While traditional materials have made significant strides, new players are continually sought after to meet the growing energy demands of modern society. Porphyrins and corroles are relatively lesser‐known macrocyclic compounds that have gained recognition for their intriguing properties that enhance the performance of batteries, show higher energy storage capacity, better conductivity, and improved stability, which eventually leads to longer battery life, faster charging times, and overall better efficiency in energy storage systems. Here, we delve into the world of porphyrin‐ and corrole‐based batteries, shedding light on their distinctive features and the impact they could have on the battery technology landscape to create a lithium‐organic battery as a source of fuel.