batterimodulene

Batterimodulene is a hypothetical polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon proposed as a modular redox-active electrode material for next-generation batteries. The term combines battery-related nomenclature with modulene, a fictional class of modular fused-ring hydrocarbons used in thought experiments about scalable molecular architectures. No established synthesis or experimental demonstration of batterimodulene exists in the literature as of now.

In proposed designs, batterimodulene would feature a central polycyclic core assembled from fused rings arranged to host two or more distinct redox centers. Peripheral substituents would tune solubility, redox potential, and solid-state packing, enabling control over energy density and voltage. The modular concept emphasizes interchangeable units that could be wired or linked to yield different electrode characteristics without redesigning the entire scaffold.

Predicted properties for batterimodulene include good electronic conductivity, chemical stability in common battery electrolytes, and reversible multi-electron redox behavior. Stabilization of radical intermediates would be pursued through aromatic stabilization and steric protection, aiming to minimize degradation during cycling.

Synthesis pathways are speculative. Conceptually, batterimodulene could be assembled through iterative coupling of preformed modular units, followed by annulation and planarization steps to produce a rigid, highly conjugated core. Key challenges include achieving scalable production, high purity, and control of solid-state polymorphism in electrode films.

Potential applications focus on organic or hybrid batteries, where batterimodulene might serve as a redox-active electrode component in lithium-, sodium-, or magnesium-based systems. Its modularity would, in theory, allow tailoring of redox potential, capacity, and compatibility with electrolytes, though no experimental demonstrations have been reported. See also polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organic electrode materials, and modulene.