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Enhancing electrochemical hydrogen storage in nickel-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) through zinc and cobalt doping as bimetallic MOFs

Kashani F.Z., Mohsennia M. · International Journal of Hydrogen Energy · 2025 · 348-357

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Co-Ni(TPA)-2 is the optimum Co-doped sample for electrochemical hydrogen storage, with a 20th discharge capacity of 4000 mAh g-1.

Caveat: Capacity is application-test-derived under the authors' electrode preparation and KOH electrolyte conditions.

355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 7f · Linked to 3 structured results

Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Co-Ni(TPA)-2 shows superior anti-corrosion behaviour relative to Zn-Ni(TPA)-2 and Ni(TPA), based on its more positive Ecorr.

Caveat: Based on potentiodynamic polarization Ecorr values; corrosion current density was not extracted/reported in text.

355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 10 · Linked to 3 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

Zn and Co doping preserved the Ni(TPA) framework structure and did not form detectable secondary phases.

Caveat: Based on powder XRD as reported; no independent CIF/refinement data supplied.

350 · 3.1. Characterization of synthesized MOFs · Fig. 1 · Linked to 2 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Excess Co doping can reduce hydrogen adsorption/storage by blocking active sites and accessible pore space.

Caveat: Mechanistic explanation is inferred by authors from the non-monotonic Co-loading trend; no direct active-site blocking measurement is shown.

355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 7f · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Co incorporation reduces charge-transfer resistance and is interpreted as improving electrical conductivity and electrochemical performance.

Caveat: Electrical conductivity is inferred from EIS charge-transfer resistance rather than measured as a direct solid-state conductivity.

355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 9 · Linked to 3 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Bare copper foam electrodeCuunknown · UnknownNon-MOF electrode control349 · 2.3.1. Electrochemical measurement
Co-doped Ni(TPA) MOF; Co-Ni(TPA)Co-doped [Ni3(OH)2(C8H4O4)2(H2O)4].2H2ONi with Co dopant · terephthalic acid / terephthalate (TPA)2D · PristineDoped bimetallic Ni(TPA) framework retaining Ni(TPA) XRD peaks with no secondary phase reported350 · 3.1. Characterization of synthesized MOFs · Fig. 1
Ni-terephthalic acid MOF; Ni(TPA)[Ni3(OH)2(C8H4O4)2(H2O)4].2H2ONi · terephthalic acid / terephthalate (TPA, C8H6O4 precursor)2D · PristineLayered topology; XRD matched CCDC No. 638866, space group P-1350 · 3.1. Characterization of synthesized MOFs · Fig. 1
Zn-doped Ni(TPA) MOF; Zn-Ni(TPA)Zn-doped [Ni3(OH)2(C8H4O4)2(H2O)4].2H2ONi with Zn dopant · terephthalic acid / terephthalate (TPA)2D · PristineDoped bimetallic Ni(TPA) framework retaining Ni(TPA) XRD peaks with no secondary phase reported350 · 3.1. Characterization of synthesized MOFs · Fig. 1

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Bare copper foam electroderesearch_0367__mat__bare_cu_foamElectrode · Pristine Control · UnknownCleaned with THF and DI water, dried at 60 C for 2 hporous copper foam, 1 cm2349 · 2.3.1. Electrochemical measurement
Co-Ni(TPA)-1research_0367__mat__co_ni_tpaPowder · Target Sample · DopedCoCl2:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O:TPA weight ratio 8:34:58; used in Co-doping amount comparison349 · 2.3. Preparation of Zn- and Co-doped Ni(TPA) MOFs
Co-Ni(TPA)-1 electrode on Cu foamresearch_0367__mat__co_ni_tpaElectrode · Target Sample · DopedMOF dispersed in ethanol, drop-cast onto cleaned Cu foam, dried at 60 C for 2 hporous copper foam, 1 cm2 · thin layer; 0.1 mg MOF coating reported355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 7f
Co-Ni(TPA)-2research_0367__mat__co_ni_tpaPowder · Target Sample · DopedCoCl2:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O:TPA weight ratio 15:31:54; characterised by XRD/SEM/EDS/BET/FTIR and used for electrochemical comparison355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 7
Co-Ni(TPA)-2 electrode on Cu foamresearch_0367__mat__co_ni_tpaElectrode · Target Sample · DopedMOF dispersed in ethanol, drop-cast onto cleaned Cu foam, dried at 60 C for 2 hporous copper foam, 1 cm2 · thin layer; 0.1 mg MOF coating reported349 · 2.3.1. Electrochemical measurement
Co-Ni(TPA)-3research_0367__mat__co_ni_tpaPowder · Target Sample · DopedCoCl2:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O:TPA weight ratio 26:27:47; used in Co-doping amount comparison355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 7f
Co-Ni(TPA)-3 electrode on Cu foamresearch_0367__mat__co_ni_tpaElectrode · Target Sample · DopedMOF dispersed in ethanol, drop-cast onto cleaned Cu foam, dried at 60 C for 2 hporous copper foam, 1 cm2 · thin layer; 0.1 mg MOF coating reported355 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage · Fig. 7f
Ni(TPA) electrode on Cu foamresearch_0367__mat__ni_tpaElectrode · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkMOF dispersed in ethanol, drop-cast onto cleaned Cu foam, dried at 60 C for 2 hporous copper foam, 1 cm2 · thin layer; 0.1 mg MOF coating reported349 · 2.3.1. Electrochemical measurement
Ni(TPA)research_0367__mat__ni_tpaPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkGreen powder, washed with ethanol and DI water, dried overnight at 100 C under vacuum349 · 2.2. Preparation of pure Ni(TPA) MOF
Zn-Ni(TPA)-1research_0367__mat__zn_ni_tpaPowder · Target Sample · DopedZnCl2:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O:TPA weight ratio 8:34:58; solvothermal product dried at 120 C for 12 h349 · 2.3. Preparation of Zn- and Co-doped Ni(TPA) MOFs
Zn-Ni(TPA)-2research_0367__mat__zn_ni_tpaPowder · Target Sample · DopedZnCl2:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O:TPA weight ratio 15:31:54; characterised by XRD/SEM/BET/FTIR and used for electrochemical comparison349 · 2.3. Preparation of Zn- and Co-doped Ni(TPA) MOFs
Zn-Ni(TPA)-2 electrode on Cu foamresearch_0367__mat__zn_ni_tpaElectrode · Target Sample · DopedMOF dispersed in ethanol, drop-cast onto cleaned Cu foam, dried at 60 C for 2 hporous copper foam, 1 cm2 · thin layer; 0.1 mg MOF coating reported353 · 3.2. Textural characterization and investigation of hydrogen storage
Zn-Ni(TPA)-3research_0367__mat__zn_ni_tpaPowder · Target Sample · DopedZnCl2:Ni(NO3)2.6H2O:TPA weight ratio 26:27:47; solvothermal product dried at 120 C for 12 h349 · 2.3. Preparation of Zn- and Co-doped Ni(TPA) MOFs