The electrochemical behaviour of TTF in Li-O2 batteries using a TEGDME-based electrolyte

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Jun 18;52(48):7580-3. doi: 10.1039/c6cc01120a. Epub 2016 May 24.

Abstract

The electrochemical behaviour of tetrathiafulvalene (TTF), a redox mediator proposed to improve the recharge kinetics of Li-O2 batteries, was investigated via synchrotron and lab X-ray diffraction. Using the LiFePO4 anode, TTF causes chemical lithiation of the FePO4 phase. TTF is also found to be unstable during discharge/charge cycles.