Designing dual-center redox-active π-systems with an ultra-low bandgap for enhanced capacitive deionization desalination

Key Points

• The study aims to develop a dual redox-active organic electrode with a narrow bandgap for improved desalination.
• Design of conjugated organic electrodes
• Testing electrochemical performance for desalination
• Measurement of bandgap properties
• New electrodes demonstrated significantly superior desalination efficiency
• Achieved performance due to narrow bandgap characteristics