Our most recent research highlights
While commercial batteries still rely on inorganic materials, there are many studies using organic compounds as promising electrode materials of the future. Department of Electrochemistry of SPbU is no exception to such attempts. We try to make use of polymeric salen-type metals complexes both as standalone materials, and as constituents of organic radical batteries with TEMPO.
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Harmonizing Energies: The Interplay Between a Nonplanar SalEn‐Type Molecule and a TEMPO Moiety in a New Hybrid Energy‐Storing Redox‐Conducting Polymer
Vereshchagin A.A., Volkov A.I., Novoselova J.V., Panjwani N.A., Yankin A.N., Sizov V.V., Lukyanov D.A., Behrends J., Levin O.V.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
(2024)
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22-43-04414 BE 5126/7-1 |
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Ligand Exchange Reaction between Ferrocene and Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes: A Contemporary Approach
Golovenko E.A., Pankin D.V., Deriabin L.V., Volkov A.I., Kirichenko S.O., Levin O.V., Islamova R.M.
Langmuir
40
(13)
-6909
(2024)
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A nitroxide-containing cathode material for organic radical batteries studied with pulsed EPR spectroscopy
Kulikov I., Vereshchagin A., Lukianov D., Levin O., Behrends J.
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Open
(2023)
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22-43-04414 |
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Enhancement of Electrochemical Performance of Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries by Structural and Interfacial Design of MnO2 Cathodes: The Metal Ion Doping and Introduction of Conducting Polymers
Kamenskii M.A., Volkov F.S., Eliseeva S.N., Tolstopyatova E.G., Kondratiev V.V.
Energies
16
(7)
(2023)
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Vanadium Oxide–Conducting Polymers Composite Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Interfacial Design and Enhancement of Electrochemical Performance
Tolstopyatova E.G., Kamenskii M.A., Kondratiev V.V.
Energies
15
(23)
(2022)
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21-53-53012 |
The media sometimes portray lithium-ion batteries as unsafe devices capable of inflaming or exploding at the slightest whim. While there are indeed cases of combustion, these power sources are generally quite safe (if properly manufactured, of course). Still, they can be made even safer, and some of our studies are focused on exactly that. One of the ways to increase safety is to prevent overcharging. Applying a thin potentioresistive polymer layer may be a key to solving the problem.
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A Polymer Layer of Switchable Resistance for the Overcharge Protection of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Beletskii E.V., Kal'nin A.Yu., Luk'yanov D.A., Kamenskii M.A., Anishchenko D.V., Levin O.V.
Russian Journal of Electrochemistry
57
, pp. 1028
-1036
(2021)
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19-19-00175 |
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Switchable resistance conducting-polymer layer for Li-ion battery overcharge protection
Beletskii E.V., Fedorova A.A., Lukyanov D.A., Kalnin A.Y., Ershov V.A., Danilov S.E., Spiridonova D.V., Alekseeva E.V., Levin O.V.
Journal of Power Sources
490
(2021)
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19-19-00175 |
Research into new materials for aqueous batteries, including zinc-ion and magnesium-ion batteries, is promising for energy storage. Such materials are an attractive alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries due to their safety and availability of material components. Aqueous electrolytes in batteries eliminate the risk of ignition associated with organic solvents in lithium-ion systems, contributing to safer battery operation.
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A novel method for preparing NH4+-PEDOT-co-doped VxOy Nanoneedles as cathode material in zinc-ion batteries
Volkov, F.S.; Eliseeva, S.N.
Materials Letters
404
(2026)
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125022002749 |
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Cobalt-preintercalated vanadium oxide and its composite with PEDOT as cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Volkov, F.S.; Tolstopjatova, E.G.; Eliseeva, S.N.; Fu, L.; Kondratiev, V.V.
Materials Letters
403
(2026)
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125022002749 |
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Mechanistic Insights into Magnesium Metal Anodes: Interfacial Challenges and Design Principles in Organic and Aqueous Electrolytes
Zhan, X.; Fang, S.; Fu, L.; Chen, Y.; Yuan, X.; Liu, L.; Wang, T.; He, J.; Eliseeva, S.N.; Wu, Y.
Advanced Energy Materials
(2026)
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Double-preintercalated vanadium oxide as a novel cathode material for magnesium-ion batteries
Thein, S.M.; Popov A. Y.; Tolstopjatova E. G.; Yang, P.; Kondratiev V. V.
Materials Letters
(412)
(2026)
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24-23-00224 |
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The Effect of the Synthesis Method of the Layered Manganese Dioxide on the Properties of Cathode Materials for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries
Kamenskii M.A., Popov A.Yu., Eliseeva S.N., Kondratiev V.V.
Russian Journal of Electrochemistry
859
(12)
, pp. 1092
-1101
(2024)
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21-53-53012 |
Development and characterization of various electrode materials for energy storage applications, including both cathode and anode materials for different battery chemistries.
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Sterically Induced Enhancement in the Electrochemical Stability of Salen-Type Cathode Materials
Novoselova J.V.; Beletskii E.V.; Lukyanov D.A.; Filippova S.S.; Rodionova U.M.; Sizov V.V.; Alekseeva E.V.; Levin O.V.
Polymers
17
(2)
(2025)
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123042000120-3 |
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A new simple, cheap and fast way for enhancing electrochemical characteristics of carbon-coated ZnFe2O4 nanospheres
Volkov F.; Rashitova K.; Glumov O.; Osmolovskaya O.; Eliseeva S.
Ceramics International
51
(5)
, pp. 5870
-5881
(2025)
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23-23-00245 |
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Effect of PEDOT:PSS/CMC based composite binder on electrochemical performance of ZnFe2O4 anode
Volkov F.; Rashitova K.; Osmolovskaya O.; Eliseeva S.
Materials Letters
382
(2025)
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Impact of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles parameters on magnetic and electrochemical performance
Volkov F.; Kamenskii M.; Voskanyan L.; Bobrysheva N.; Osmolovskaya O.; Eliseeva S.
Materialia
34
(2024)
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23-23-00245 |
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The Effect of the Synthesis Method of the Layered Manganese Dioxide on the Properties of Cathode Materials for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries
Kamenskii M.A., Popov A.Yu., Eliseeva S.N., Kondratiev V.V.
Russian Journal of Electrochemistry
859
(12)
, pp. 1092
-1101
(2024)
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21-53-53012 |
Research on various electrolyte systems for batteries, including polymer electrolytes, liquid electrolytes, and solid-state electrolytes.
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Research Progress on Cathode Electrolyte Interphase in High-Voltage Lithium Batteries
Liu J.; Zhang Z.; Kamenskii M.; Volkov F.; Eliseeva S.; Ma J.
Wuli Huaxue Xuebao/ Acta Physico - Chimica Sinica
41
(2)
(2025)
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Synthesis and evaluation of cellulose/polypyrrole composites as polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion battery application
Safavi-Mirmahalleh S.; Eliseeva S.N.; Moghaddam A.R.; Roghani-Mamaqani H.; Salami-Kalajahi M.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
262
(2024)
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99003725 |
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Starch acetate and carboxymethyl starch as green and sustainable polymer electrolytes for high performance lithium ion batteries
Hadad S., Hamrahjoo M., Dehghani E., Salami-Kalajahi M., Eliseeva S.N., Moghaddam A.R., Roghani-Mamaqani H.
Applied Energy
324
(2022)
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20-53-56069 |
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Cellulose-based solid and gel polymer electrolytes with super high ionic conductivity and charge capacity for high performance lithium ion batteries
Hadad S., Hamrahjoo M., Dehghani E., Salami-Kalajahi M., Eliseeva S.N., Moghaddam A.R., Roghani-Mamaqani H.
Sustainable Materials and Technologies
33
(2022)
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20-53-56069 |
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Semi-interpenetrated polymer networks based on modified cellulose and starch as gel polymer electrolytes for high performance lithium ion batteries
Hadad S., Hamrahjoo M., Dehghani E., Salami-Kalajahi M., Eliseeva S.N., Roghani-Mamaqani H.
Cellulose
29
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Currently, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a binder of choice in commercially produced batteries. While it gets its job of holding the material together done, there are some concerns regarding its use. To mitigate these problems, we can use alternative binders, such as PEDOT:PSS. This compound both has intrinsic conductivity and capacity, and allows to prepare water-based compositions for electrodes.
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Effect of PEDOT:PSS/CMC based composite binder on electrochemical performance of ZnFe2O4 anode
Volkov F.; Rashitova K.; Osmolovskaya O.; Eliseeva S.
Materials Letters
382
(2025)
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Hydrothermally synthesized MoS2 composites with rGO and PEDOT:PSS for Li-Ion batteries: enhanced capacity reclamation with rGO addition
Volkov A.I., Tolstopjatova E.G., Kondratiev V.V.
Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry
28
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(2024)
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20-33-90143 |
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Comparative Study of PEDOT- and PEDOT:PSS Modified δ-MnO2 Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc Batteries with Enhanced Properties
Kamenskii M.A., Volkov F.S., Eliseeva S.N., Holze R., Kondratiev V.V.
Journal of The Electrochemical Society
170
(1)
(2023)
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21-53-53012 |
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Enhanced electrochemical properties of Co3O4 anode with PEDOT:PSS/CMC binder for lithium-ion batteries
Kamenskii M.A., Vypritskaya A.I., Eliseeva S.N., Volkov A.I., Kondratiev V.V.
Materials Letters
282
(2021)
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26455158 |
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Impedance of LiFe0.4Mn0.6PO4 Electrodes with Combined Conducting Polymer Binder of PEDOT:PSS and Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Apraksin R.V., Eliseeva S.N., Kamenskii M.A., Tolstopyatova E.G., Lang G.G., Kondrat’ev V.V.
Russian Journal of Electrochemistry
55
(11)
, pp. 1047
-1057
(2019)
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26455158 |
Not everything in electrochemistry must be measured — some of it can be derived. This line of work cranks the mathematics of charge transport in conducting polymers and battery materials: analytical models of memory effects and redox kinetics, and numerical simulation of processes in batteries and their protection devices.
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A numerical investigation into adaptive resistance components for protecting lithium-ion batteries from short circuits
Fedorova A.A.; Anishchenko D.V.; Katrašnik T.; Levin O.V.
Journal of Energy Storage
159
(2026)
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24-13-00204 24-73-10157 |
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Numerical modeling of an internal short circuit in a lithiumion battery protected by a potentioresistive polymer layer
Zhuravlev D.; Vasilkov S.; Chirkov V.; Elagin I.; Levin O.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series
3027
(1)
(2025)
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Determining operating boundary of batteries for enhanced longevity with multiscale stress modeling
Zhong H., Wei Z., Xu K., Levin O.V., Liu C., Meng S., Xiong B., He H.
IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
(2025)
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Thermodynamic model for voltammetric responses in conducting redox polymers
Anishchenko D.V., Vereshchagin A.A., Kalnin A.Y., Novoselova J.V., Rubicheva L.G., Potapenkov V.V., Lukyanov D.A., Levin O.V.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
(26)
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-11909
(2024)
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21-73-00169 |
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Investigating the Coating Effect on Charge Transfer Mechanisms in Composite Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Fedorova A.A., Levin O.V., Eliseeva S.N., Katrašnik T., Anishchenko D.V.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
24
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(2023)
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21-73-00169 |
Papers born of partnerships: studies led by collaborating groups where the department contributed its electrochemical expertise — joint materials research, roadmaps, and multi-team projects.
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The structure of the NiO2N2 coordination center in the [Ni(Salen)] complex and its polymer: a comparative study by X-ray absorption spectroscopy and quantum-chemical calculations
Korusenko P.M.; Petrova O.V.; Vereshchagin A.A.; Levin O.V.; Khramov E.V.; Chumakov R.G.; Soldatov M.A.; Katin K.P.; Konev A.S.; Vinogradov A.S.
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
27
(28)
, pp. 15080
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(2025)
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21-72-10029 |
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Determining operating boundary of batteries for enhanced longevity with multiscale stress modeling
Zhong H., Wei Z., Xu K., Levin O.V., Liu C., Meng S., Xiong B., He H.
IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
(2025)
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Structure and Electrocatalytic Properties of Sulfur-Containing Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on a Titanium Substrate Modified by a Helium Ion Beam
Korusenko P.M., Knyazev E.V., Vinogradov A.S., Kharisova K.A., Filippova S.S., Rodionova U.M., Levin O.V.
Nanomaterials
14
(23)
(2024)
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22-13-00035 |
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Sulfocontaining polyelectrolyte cryogels as metamaterials for energy storage devices
Iakobson O.D., Shevchenko N.N., Laishevkina S.G., Ivan'kova E.M., Volkov A.I., Kondratiev V.V.
Polymer International
(2024)
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Ferrocenyl-Containing Fe(II)-Bipyridinedicarboxamide Polysiloxane Complexes With Multiredox Activity
Deriabin K.V., Gorodnyaya E.V., Kocheva A.N., Volkov A.I., Levin O.V., Islamova R.M.
Journal of Polymer Science
(2024)
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23-23-00103 |