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

3 structured synthesis routes

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Partial recipeSource: Main

2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements

Metal precursorsCo-Ni-MOF or Ni-MOF active powders

SolventsN-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP)

Additivescarbon black and poly(vinyl difluoride) (PVDF)

Atmospheredried under vacuum; cells assembled in Ar-filled glovebox

Temperature90

Time12

Substrate orientationCu foil current collector

Work-upPaste cast on Cu foil and dried at 90 deg C for 12 h in vacuum.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Other	prepared Co-Ni-MOF materials	7 parts by mass	2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
Additive	carbon black	2 parts by mass	2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
Additive	poly(vinyl difluoride) (PVDF)	1 part by mass	2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
Solvent	N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP)	Not specified	2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements
Electrolyte	1 M LiPF6 in EC/EMC/DMC (1:1:1 vol%)	1 M	2 · 2.3. Electrochemical measurements

Partial recipeSource: Main

2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF

Metal precursorsCo(NO3)2.6H2O and Ni(NO3)2.6H2O, total 4 mmol, Co/Ni mole ratios 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 and 0:1

Linker precursors1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H2BDC), 4 mmol

SolventsN,N'-dimethylformamide (DMF)-ethanol, 5:3 v/v, 50 mL

AdditivesPVP (K30), 1.2 g

Atmospherenot stated

Temperature120

Time24

Work-upCollected by filtration, washed several times with ample anhydrous methanol, then freeze-dried.

ActivationFreeze-dried; no additional activation reported.

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Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Metal Source	Co(NO3)2.6H2O	part of 4 mmol total Co/Ni nitrate salts	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Metal Source	Ni(NO3)2.6H2O	part of 4 mmol total Co/Ni nitrate salts	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Linker	1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H2BDC)	4 mmol	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Additive	PVP (K30)	1.2 g	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Solvent	N,N'-dimethylformamide (DMF)	5:3 DMF/ethanol mixture, 50 mL total	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Solvent	ethanol	5:3 DMF/ethanol mixture, 50 mL total	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Solvent	anhydrous methanol	ample, for washing	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF

Partial recipeSource: Main

2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF

Metal precursorsNi(NO3)2.6H2O, 4 mmol total metal nitrate for Co/Ni ratio 0:1

Linker precursors1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H2BDC), 4 mmol

SolventsN,N'-dimethylformamide (DMF)-ethanol, 5:3 v/v, 50 mL

AdditivesPVP (K30), 1.2 g

Atmospherenot stated

Temperature120

Time24

Work-upCollected by filtration, washed several times with ample anhydrous methanol, then freeze-dried.

ActivationFreeze-dried; no additional activation reported.

Show 6 structured reagent records

Role	Reagent	Amount / concentration	Source
Metal Source	Ni(NO3)2.6H2O	4 mmol total metal nitrate for 0:1 Co/Ni route	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Linker	1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (H2BDC)	4 mmol	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Additive	PVP (K30)	1.2 g	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Solvent	N,N'-dimethylformamide (DMF)	5:3 DMF/ethanol mixture, 50 mL total	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Solvent	ethanol	5:3 DMF/ethanol mixture, 50 mL total	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF
Solvent	anhydrous methanol	ample, for washing	2 · 2.1. Preparation of Co-Ni-MOF