Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume 62, Issue 29 e202306854
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Cover Picture: Cyclotetrabenzil Derivatives for Electrochemical Lithium-Ion Storage (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 29/2023)

Jianing Meng, 

Jianing Meng

Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, 3585 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX-77204-5003 USA

These authors contributed equally to this work.

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Dr. Alexandra Robles, 

Dr. Alexandra Robles

Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, 3585 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX-77204-5003 USA

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Dr. Said Jalife, 

Dr. Said Jalife

Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, 3585 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX-77204-5003 USA

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Wen Ren, 

Wen Ren

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204-4004 USA

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Ye Zhang, 

Ye Zhang

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

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Dr. Lihong Zhao, 

Dr. Lihong Zhao

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

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Dr. Yanliang Liang, 

Corresponding Author

Dr. Yanliang Liang

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

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Prof. Dr. Judy I. Wu, 

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Prof. Dr. Judy I. Wu

Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, 3585 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX-77204-5003 USA

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Prof. Dr. Ognjen Š. Miljanić, 

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Prof. Dr. Ognjen Š. Miljanić

Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, 3585 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX-77204-5003 USA

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Prof. Dr. Yan Yao, 

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Yan Yao

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston, University of Houston, Houston, TX-77204 USA

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First published: 22 June 2023
https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202306854

Graphical Abstract

Organic electrode materials could break the dependency of lithium-ion batteries on minerals that are scarce and mined in conflict zones. In their Communication (e202300892), Yanliang Liang, Judy I. Wu, Ognjen Š. Miljanić, Yan Yao et al. report a naphthalene-based cyclotetrabenzil macrocycle as a promising organic electrode candidate. Its eight redox-active groups bring about a high specific capacity of 279 mAh g−1, while the low solubility—a consequence of the shape-persistent structure—results in stable cycling performance. Cover art: Ella Maru Studio.

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Organic electrode materials could break the dependency of lithium-ion batteries on minerals that are scarce and mined in conflict zones. In their Communication (e202300892), Yanliang Liang, Judy I. Wu, Ognjen Š. Miljanić, Yan Yao et al. report a naphthalene-based cyclotetrabenzil macrocycle as a promising organic electrode candidate. Its eight redox-active groups bring about a high specific capacity of 279 mAh g−1, while the low solubility—a consequence of the shape-persistent structure—results in stable cycling performance. Cover art: Ella Maru Studio.

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