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Tuning the dxy Orbital Energy Level in 2D Cobalt-Organic-Framework via in-Plane Conjugated Phthalocyanine for Self-Powered Sensing

Yue J., Du J., Li C. et al. · Advanced Functional Materials · 2025 · 2418474

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9synthesis routes
11measurements
66results
6claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

The conductive 2D MOF@Pc/DNH hydrogel enables high TENG, supercapacitor and sensing performance for a self-powered underwater sensing microsystem.

Caveat: Application metrics are device-level and depend on composite geometry and system design, not solely intrinsic MOF conductivity.

5-9 · Results and Discussion · Figures 3-5 · Linked to 5 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: Low

The authors argue the materials have less adverse environmental impact because CMC/PVA are eco-friendly/biodegradable and prior work indicates low toxicity of cobalt-MOF and CoPc.

Caveat: Environmental safety is argued from literature and matrix composition; no new cytotoxicity or degradation data are reported in this paper.

9 · Results and Discussion

Composite RoleSupport assessment: Medium

2D MOF@Pc enhances compactness of the polymer hydrogel network, reducing average pore size and improving anti-swelling behaviour via physical interactions and exposed Co coordination with the polymer matrix.

Caveat: Anti-swelling/depth-response claims are mainly application demonstrations; pore-size data are SEM-derived hydrogel morphology.

2,8-9 · Results and Discussion · Figures S9, 5f-h · Linked to 3 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

Pc is successfully incorporated into/decorates 2D MOF@Pc and coordinates to Co through N-Co interactions.

Caveat: Exact crystallographic structure and formula are not reported; assignment is based on spectroscopy, diffraction shifts and modelling.

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Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Decorating 2D MOF with Pc increases the conductivity of the corresponding DNH hydrogel from 50 to 78 S m-1, a 56% increase over pristine 2D MOF/DNH.

Caveat: Conductivity is reported for hydrogel composites, so it reflects both nanofiller electronic changes and composite/matrix connectivity.

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Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Pc incorporation enhances electron transport in 2D MOF@Pc by N pz-Co dxy / d-pi hybridisation, elevating the Co dxy orbital energy level and expanding electron delocalisation.

Caveat: Mechanism combines DFT models and spectroscopy; direct transport measurement is on hydrogel composites rather than isolated MOF pellets.

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Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
2D cobalt-organic framework nanosheetsCo/PTA 2D MOF (exact formula not reported)Co · p-phthalic acid / terephthalate (PTA)2D · PristineLayer-stacked 2D cobalt MOF with large in-plane extended pi-conjugation; polycrystalline nanosheets with (110) and (300) diffraction peaks.2 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1; Figure S5
2D MOF/DNH conductive hydrogel2D Co-MOF in CMC/PVA/EG hydrogelCo · PTA; CMC/PVA/EG hydrogel matrix2D · CompositeComposite hydrogel containing pristine 2D MOF nanosheets dispersed in DNH.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH
2D MOF@PcPc-decorated Co/PTA 2D MOFCo · p-phthalic acid / terephthalate plus phthalocyanine (Pc)2D · Composite2D cobalt MOF nanosheets decorated with in-plane conjugated phthalocyanine; N-Co coordination and N pz-Co dxy hybridisation proposed.2 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1
2D MOF@Pc/DNH conductive hydrogel2D MOF@Pc in CMC/PVA/EG hydrogelCo · PTA, phthalocyanine, CMC/PVA/EG hydrogel matrix2D · CompositeComposite dual-network hydrogel incorporating 2D MOF@Pc nanofiller; used as TENG, supercapacitor, and sensor material.2 · Results and Discussion · Figure S2
3D cobalt-organic frameworkCo/PTA 3D MOF (exact formula not reported)Co · p-phthalic acid / terephthalate (PTA)3D · PristineBulk 3D MOF comparison prepared without ultrasonic treatment.2-3 · Materials and methods · Figure S3
3D MOF/DNH conductive hydrogel3D Co-MOF in CMC/PVA/EG hydrogelCo · PTA; CMC/PVA/EG hydrogel matrix3D · CompositeComposite hydrogel containing 3D MOF control filler.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH
3D MOF@PcPc-decorated Co/PTA 3D MOFCo · p-phthalic acid / terephthalate plus phthalocyanine (Pc)3D · CompositePc-modified bulk 3D cobalt MOF comparison.2-3 · Materials and methods
3D MOF@Pc/DNH conductive hydrogel3D MOF@Pc in CMC/PVA/EG hydrogelCo · PTA, phthalocyanine, CMC/PVA/EG hydrogel matrix3D · CompositeComposite hydrogel containing Pc-modified 3D MOF control filler.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH
PVA/CMC/EG dual-network hydrogelCMC/PVA/EG DNHunknown · Model SystemDual-network polymer hydrogel matrix.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
2D MOF/DNHresearch_0176__mat__m_2d_mof_dnhUnknown · Composite Sample · Composite2D MOF dispersed into CMC/PVA/EG dual-network hydrogel by freeze-thawing.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH
2D MOF nanosheetsresearch_0176__mat__m_2d_mofNanosheet · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkUltrasonically assisted room-temperature synthesis; washed with water/ethanol and air dried.about 25 nm2 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1a; Figure S4
2D MOF@Pc/DNHresearch_0176__mat__m_2d_mofpc_dnhUnknown · Target Sample · Composite2D MOF@Pc dispersed into CMC/PVA/EG hydrogel; device strips assembled for sensor, TENG and SC tests.Ag tape / PVDF in TENG; active carbon/nickel foam in SC device variants · sensor strip 0.3 cm; SC strip 0.2 cm; TENG hydrogel 0.2 cm3-4 · Synthesis of composite DNH; device assembly · Figures S2, S15
2D MOF@Pc nanosheetsresearch_0176__mat__m_2d_mof_pcNanosheet · Target Sample · Guest Loaded2D MOF synthesis modified by phthalocyanine addition and room-temperature stirring.about 27 nm2 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1b-c; Figure S4
3D MOF/DNHresearch_0176__mat__m_3d_mof_dnhUnknown · Composite Sample · Composite3D MOF dispersed into CMC/PVA/EG dual-network hydrogel by freeze-thawing.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH
3D MOFresearch_0176__mat__m_3d_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkPrepared without ultrasonic treatment.2-3 · Synthesis of 3D MOF and 3D MOF@Pc · Figure S3
3D MOF@Pc/DNHresearch_0176__mat__m_3d_mofpc_dnhUnknown · Composite Sample · Composite3D MOF@Pc dispersed into CMC/PVA/EG dual-network hydrogel by freeze-thawing.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH
3D MOF@Pcresearch_0176__mat__m_3d_mof_pcPowder · Pristine Control · Guest Loaded3D MOF analogue prepared with Pc and without ultrasonic treatment.2-3 · Synthesis of 3D MOF and 3D MOF@Pc
DNHresearch_0176__mat__m_dnhUnknown · Pristine Control · CompositePVA/CMC/EG hydrogel made by three freeze-thaw cycles.3 · Synthesis of composite DNH · Figure S9