Solvent‐Induced Covalent Bond Softening Boosts Battery Voltage
, was rationalized through an array of analytical techniques and computational methods. Contrary to common belief, we clearly demonstrate that the electrolyte itself can significantly impact the bulk redox properties of electrodes, such as voltage. The new proposed inductive effect, driven by interactions between the solvent and the redox center, opens up new avenues of research in chemical bond regulation. It would also be highly valuable in energy-related systems, including electrocatalyst and beyond.
Authors
- Biao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8687-8946)
- Guangchao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7521-8336)
- Jean‐Marie Tarascon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7059-6845)
- Mengzi Geng
- Z L Wang
- 王燕燕
- Chunzhen Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0487-0420)
Institutions
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Chimie du Solide et Energie (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Angewandte Chemie International Edition
- Published
- 2026-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.9887882
- Primary Topic
- Advanced battery technologies research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Guangdong Science and Technology Department