Truxenone-Based COF Cathode

High-Capacity, Long-Cycle

Extended π-conjugation and multiple active sites empower this COF electrode with high reversible capacity; integrated with CNTs, it serves as both cathode and anode in the first all-COF sodium-ion battery.

Weng, Junying · Tianyu, Xue · Wenyong, Yuan · Honghe, Yu · Mingyu, Xie · Haimin, Liu · Mu, Jinglin · Zhou, Jin · Zhou, Pengfei

Advanced Energy Materials 2026

Specifications

Specific Capacity
{'zh': '227.3', 'en': '227.3'} mAh g<sup>−1</sup>
Specific Capacity
{'zh': '152.8', 'en': '152.8'} mAh g<sup>−1</sup>
Reversible Capacity
{'zh': '154.8', 'en': '154.8'} mAh g<sup>−1</sup>
Energy Density
{'zh': '144.1', 'en': '144.1'} Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>

Advantages

High capacity

Extended π-conjugation and multiple C═O/C═N sites enable 227.3 mAh g⁻¹.

High rate

152.8 mAh g⁻¹ at 10 A g⁻¹, enabled by CNT network for fast charge transfer.

Long cycle life

154.8 mAh g⁻¹ after 4000 cycles at 2 A g⁻¹, meeting long-duration storage needs.

Applications