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Bimetallic MOFs with tunable morphology: Synthesis and enhanced lithium storage properties

He S., Li Z., Wang J. · Journal of Solid State Chemistry · 2022 · 122726

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CaveatSupport assessment: High

Longer cycling at high current still shows capacity decay, associated with increased charge-transfer/diffusion resistance and microsphere breakage.

Caveat: High-current end capacities are visual estimates from Fig. 4f; the qualitative stability caveat is directly stated in the text.

5 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 5 · Linked to 4 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: Medium

Changing the Co/Ni molar ratio does not significantly alter the framework crystal structure; the samples are assigned as isostructural to a reported Co-based MOF with C2/m symmetry.

Caveat: No CIF or refined structure for the mixed-metal samples was supplied in the prompt; assignment relies on PXRD/spectroscopy comparison in the main text.

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Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

The Co/Ni precursor ratio tunes morphology from irregular fragments to loose nanospheres and then stacked nanosheets; the nominal 1:1 loose-packed nanosphere sample gives the best overall LIB performance.

Caveat: The authors state the mechanistic effect of precursor composition on morphology is still unclear.

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Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The enhanced electrochemical performance is attributed partly to improved electronic/ionic conductivity and lower electrode resistance in the bimetallic Co-Ni-MOF electrodes, especially the 1:1 sample.

Caveat: Conductivity is inferred from composite-electrode EIS; no direct pristine-framework conductivity value is reported.

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Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

High reversible capacity is attributed to stepwise Co and Ni reduction plus successive lithiation/reaction of BDC ligand carbons.

Caveat: Mechanism is proposed from electrochemical profiles and analogy to prior studies rather than directly resolved operando chemistry.

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Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Co-Ni-MOF mixed-metal terephthalate framework familyCo/Ni-BDC MOF; exact formula not reportedCo(II) and Ni(II) ions, with Co/Ni varied by precursor ratio · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate (BDC2-) from H2BDCunknown · PristineIsostructural bimetallic MOFs with the same diffraction peak positions as a reported Co-based MOF in space group C2/m.2 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 1a
MOF/carbon black/PVDF lithium-ion battery electrode compositeMOF + carbon black + PVDF, 7:2:1 by massCo/Ni or Ni nodes in the MOF active component · BDC2- in the MOF active componentunknown · CompositeComposite working electrode made by casting MOF, carbon black and PVDF paste on Cu foil.2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
Ni-MOF controlNi-BDC MOF; exact formula not reportedNi(II) ions · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate (BDC2-) from H2BDCunknown · PristineMonometallic Ni-MOF obtained under the same solvothermal conditions with Co/Ni precursor ratio 0:1.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 3g,h

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Co-Ni-MOF nominal Co/Ni 1:1 powderresearch_0313__mat__mat_coni_mofPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised, washed and freeze-dried powder; actual Co/Ni about 1:0.90 by ICP-OES.2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Co-Ni-MOF nominal Co/Ni 1:2 powderresearch_0313__mat__mat_coni_mofPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised, washed and freeze-dried powder; actual Co/Ni about 1:1.64 by ICP-OES.2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Co-Ni-MOF nominal Co/Ni 2:1 powderresearch_0313__mat__mat_coni_mofPowder · Target Sample · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised, washed and freeze-dried powder; actual Co/Ni about 1:0.48 by ICP-OES.2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Co-Ni-MOF 1:1/carbon black/PVDF electroderesearch_0313__mat__mat_mof_cb_pvdf_electrodeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeNominal Co/Ni 1:1 MOF electrode composite in CR2032 coin cells.Cu foil1 · Abstract
Co-Ni-MOF 1:2/carbon black/PVDF electroderesearch_0313__mat__mat_mof_cb_pvdf_electrodeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeNominal Co/Ni 1:2 MOF electrode composite in CR2032 coin cells.Cu foil4 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 4a
Co-Ni-MOF 2:1/carbon black/PVDF electroderesearch_0313__mat__mat_mof_cb_pvdf_electrodeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeNominal Co/Ni 2:1 MOF electrode composite in CR2032 coin cells.Cu foil4 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 4a
MOF/carbon black/PVDF electrode seriesresearch_0313__mat__mat_mof_cb_pvdf_electrodeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeMOF, carbon black and PVDF in NMP cast on Cu foil and dried at 90 deg C for 12 h in vacuum.Cu foil2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
Ni-MOF/carbon black/PVDF electroderesearch_0313__mat__mat_mof_cb_pvdf_electrodeElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeNominal Co/Ni 0:1 Ni-MOF electrode composite in CR2032 coin cells.Cu foil5 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 4a
Ni-MOF nominal Co/Ni 0:1 powderresearch_0313__mat__mat_ni_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised, washed and freeze-dried powder from Ni(NO3)2.6H2O without Co precursor.4 · 3. Results and discussion · Fig. 3g,h
Co-Ni-MOF/Ni-MOF powder seriesresearch_0313__mat__mat_coni_mofPowder · Paper Level Unspecified · UnknownSolvothermal powder series with nominal Co/Ni ratios 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 and 0:1.2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF