A One‐Dimensional π–d Conjugated Coordination Polymer for Sodium Storage with Catalytic Activity in Negishi Coupling

Abstract π‐d Conjugated coordination polymers (CCPs) have attracted much attention for various applications, although the chemical states and structures of many CCPs are still blurry. Now, a one‐dimensional (1D) π‐d conjugated coordination polymer for high performance sodium‐ion batteries is presented. The chemical states of the obtained coordination polymer are clearly revealed. The electrochemical process undergoes a three‐electron reaction and the structure transforms from C=N double bonds and Ni II to C−N single bonds and Ni I , respectively. Our unintentional experiments provided visual confirmation of Ni I . The existence of Ni I was further corroborated by its X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure (XANES) and its catalytic activity in Negishi cross‐coupling.