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Ultrathin two-dimensional conjugated metal-organic framework single-crystalline nanosheets enabled by surfactant-assisted synthesis

Wang Z., Wang G., Qi H. et al. · Chemical Science · 2020 · 7665-7671

3materials
7samples
6synthesis routes
23measurements
67results
6claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

The 1.3-2.6 V one-electron process gives better cycling stability than multi-electron windows because it imposes less structural strain on HHB-Cu.

Caveat: Extended-window capacities are higher initially, but the paper reports rapid decay; exact cycle-by-cycle values were not digitised.

SI p.34 · Table S2 note · Table S2; Fig. S22 · Linked to 4 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

HHB-Cu nanosheets are assigned as single-crystalline, highly ordered 2D c-MOF nanosheets with hexagonal packing and AB slipped-parallel stacking.

Caveat: No CIF file was assigned in this extraction package; structural model is based on PXRD/SAED/HRTEM as reported.

main p.3-p.4 · Results and discussion · Fig. 1C-D; Fig. 2C-E · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

The ultrathin HHB-Cu nanosheet morphology improves Li-ion cathode performance relative to bulk HHB-Cu by shortening ion/electron diffusion pathways and exposing more active sites.

Caveat: Electrochemical values are from composite electrodes containing conductive additive and binder, but comparison uses the same conditions for nanosheet and bulk active materials.

main p.6 · Results and discussion · Fig. 4C-D · Linked to 6 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: High

SDS acts as a structure-directing surfactant that anchors to MOF surfaces, weakens interlayer interactions, promotes anisotropic 2D growth and stabilises ultrathin colloidal nanosheets.

Caveat: Mechanistic role is inferred by authors from morphology, surfactant-free controls and prior surfactant literature rather than a direct molecular binding measurement.

main p.3 · Results and discussion · Fig. 1A; Fig. S10-S14 · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The CuO4 unit is proposed as the dominant electrochemical active site for Li storage in HHB-Cu MOFs.

Caveat: Mechanistic assignment is supported by CV comparison and ex situ FT-IR, but not by direct operando structural quantification.

main p.6 · Results and discussion · Fig. S24-S25 · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

HHB-Cu nanosheets behave as a low-conductivity p-type semiconductor, with thermally increasing conductivity and Hall-derived hole transport.

Caveat: The conductivity is low for a conductive MOF; only the 300 K value is numerically reported in text.

main p.4 · Results and discussion · Fig. S15-S17 · Linked to 5 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
HHB-Cu two-dimensional conjugated metal-organic frameworkBrowse family: Cu₃(C₆O₆)₂ (Cu–THQ / Cu–HHB)HHB-Cu; framework based on CuO4 units and hexahydroxybenzene-derived ringsCopper ions in square-planar CuO4 coordination units; Cu species include Cu(II) and Cu(I) by XPS. · HHB, hexahydroxybenzene; synthesised from tetrahydroxy-1,4-quinone (THQ).2D · PristineLayer-stacked 2D c-MOF with hexagonal packing in the ab plane and an AB slipped-parallel stacking model.main p.1 · Abstract
HHB-Ni two-dimensional conjugated metal-organic framework nanosheetsHHB-NiNickel ions coordinated to HHB-derived oxygen ligands. · HHB, hexahydroxybenzene; synthesised from tetrahydroxy-1,4-quinone (THQ).2D · PristineSingle-crystalline ultrathin 2D c-MOF nanosheets prepared by the same SDS-assisted solution method.main p.4 · Results and discussion · Fig. S13
HHTP-Cu two-dimensional conjugated metal-organic frameworkHHTP-CuCopper ions coordinated to HHTP-derived oxygen ligands. · HHTP, 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexahydroxytriphenylene.2D · PristineSingle-crystalline ultrathin 2D c-MOF nanosheets; bulk material formed rod-like morphology without surfactant.main p.4 · Results and discussion · Fig. S14

Sample register

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
bulk HHB-Cu powderresearch_0043__mat__hhb_cuPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkControl material synthesised without SDS, collected, washed and vacuum dried.Pellet thickness about 0.25 mm for conductivity measurement.SI p.2 · Synthesis of bulk HHB-Cu
bulk HHB-Cu cathode electroderesearch_0043__mat__hhb_cuElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeBulk HHB-Cu particles evaluated as cathode under the same electrochemical conditions as HHB-Cu NSs.Cu thin foil current collectormain p.5 · Results and discussion · Fig. 4
HHB-Cu nanosheetsresearch_0043__mat__hhb_cuNanosheet · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkSurfactant-assisted solution-synthesised, repeatedly exfoliated/sonicated nanosheets; upper colloidal suspension dried under vacuum.Si substrate for SEM; copper grids for TEM; 300 nm SiO2/Si for optical microscopy/AFM; quartz substrate for UV/vis where measured. · 4.2 +/- 1.1 nm by AFM/Table S1; described as 4-5 nm, about 8-10 layers.SI p.33 · Table S1 · Table S1
HHB-Cu NS organic cathode electroderesearch_0043__mat__hhb_cuElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeHHB-Cu NSs blended with super P and sodium alginate binder, slurry cast, punched into 1 cm discs and vacuum dried.Cu thin foil current collectorSI p.2 · Preparation of organic cathodes
HHB-Ni nanosheetsresearch_0043__mat__hhb_niNanosheet · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkSDS-assisted solution-synthesised nanosheets; upper colloidal suspension collected and vacuum dried.Si substrate for SEM; copper grids for TEM; 300 nm SiO2/Si for AFM. · 4.5 +/- 1.4 nm, about 9 layers.SI p.33 · Table S1 · Table S1
bulk HHTP-Cu rod-like powderresearch_0043__mat__hhtp_cuPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkBulk powder obtained without surfactant; rod-like morphology.main p.4 · Results and discussion · Fig. S14
HHTP-Cu nanosheetsresearch_0043__mat__hhtp_cuNanosheet · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkSDS-assisted solution-synthesised nanosheets; upper colloidal suspension collected and vacuum dried.Si substrate for SEM; copper grids for TEM; 300 nm SiO2/Si for AFM. · 5.1 +/- 2.6 nm, about 10 layers.SI p.33 · Table S1 · Table S1