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Enhanced conductivity and energy storing performances of 3D bimetallic conductive metal-organic frameworks based on linear π-conjugated thiazole for supercapacitors

Wang C., He Y., Xie J. et al. · Chemical Engineering Journal · 2025 · 167834

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16samples
8synthesis routes
20measurements
147results
6claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF delivers higher capacitance than monometallic controls and enables an ASC device with high energy density and >80% cycling retention.

Caveat: Device comparison tables and higher-loading device data are partly dependent on missing SI.

1 · Abstract · Linked to 5 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: Medium

During cycling, weaker Ni/Co-O bonds may be partially cleaved by hydroxide ions while Ni/Co-N bonds on the (022) crystal plane remain intact.

Caveat: Most post-cycle structural evidence is in missing SI figures S20-S22.

9 · 3.2 · Fig. 7a; Fig. S22 · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Bimetallic Ni/Co incorporation, especially Ni3Co1 composition, increases electrical conductivity relative to monometallic Ni-DPTTZ-MOF and Co-DPTTZ-MOF.

Caveat: Electrical measurement geometry and method details are not provided in the main text and likely reside in missing SI.

5 · 3.2 · Fig. 2c · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

The 3D two-fold interpenetrated framework provides interconnected channels and pi-pi stacked DPTTZ motifs that support electrolyte diffusion and electron transfer.

Caveat: Porosity surface-area measurements were not found in the supplied main text; SI may contain additional pore evidence.

4 · 3.1 · Fig. 3 · Linked to 3 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF charge storage involves both diffusion-controlled and surface-capacitance-controlled processes.

8 · 3.2 · Fig. 6 · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

DFT indicates that heterobimetallic NiCo-DPTTZ-MOF narrows the band gap through Ni/Co synergistic effects and enhanced metal-to-ligand charge transfer.

Caveat: Computational parameters and full PDOS tables are in missing SI.

6 · 3.2 · Fig. 7c-e; Table S3 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Co-DPTTZ-MOF[Co(DPTTZ)]n.DMF; BDC-containing framework described in this workCo2+ binuclear nodes coordinated by BDC oxygen atoms · DPTTZ and terephthalic acid (BDC)3D · Pristinetwo-fold interpenetrated pillared-layer MOF; Co structure denoted [Co(DPTTZ)]n.DMF, CCDC 18616863 · 3.1. Microstructure and surface chemical properties · Fig. 3
2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole (DPTTZ)Not specifiednone · DPTTZ0D · Unknownlinear planar rigid pi-conjugated thiazolothiazole ligand2 · 2.1. Synthesis of 2,5-bis(4-pyridyl)thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole (DPTTZ) · Fig. 1a
Ni1Co1-DPTTZ-MOFNot specifiedmixed Ni2+/Co2+ nodes, Ni:Co nominal molar ratio 1:1 · DPTTZ and terephthalic acid (BDC)3D · Pristinebimetallic NixCoy-DPTTZ-MOF with XRD pattern consistent with monometallic analogues6 · 3.2. Electrochemical characterization · Fig. 7c-e
Ni1Co3-DPTTZ-MOFNot specifiedmixed Ni2+/Co2+ nodes, Ni:Co nominal molar ratio 1:3 · DPTTZ and terephthalic acid (BDC)3D · Pristinebimetallic NixCoy-DPTTZ-MOF with XRD pattern consistent with monometallic analogues3 · 2.3. Synthesis of bimetallic NixCoy-DPTTZ-MOF · Fig. 2a
Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF//AC asymmetric supercapacitorNot specifiedNi3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF cathode plus activated carbon anode · DPTTZ and BDC in MOF componentunknown · Compositeapplication device using pristine Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF positive electrode and activated carbon negative electrode9 · 3.2. Electrochemical characterization · Fig. 8
Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOFNot specifiedmixed Ni2+/Co2+ nodes, Ni:Co nominal molar ratio 3:1 · DPTTZ and terephthalic acid (BDC)3D · Pristinebimetallic 3D two-fold interpenetrated pillared-layer MOF with interconnected channels1 · Abstract
Ni-DPTTZ-MOFNot specifiedNi2+ nodes · DPTTZ and terephthalic acid (BDC)3D · Pristinesimulated structure closely resembles Co-DPTTZ-MOF; 3D two-fold interpenetrated pillared-layer framework4 · 3.1. Microstructure and surface chemical properties · Fig. 3 and Fig. S4a
NiCo-DPTTZ-MOFNot specifiedmixed Ni/Co nodes, ratio not defined · DPTTZ and terephthalic acid (BDC)3D · Pristinebimetallic MOF without defined ratio; detailed refinement on bimetallic NiCo-DPTTZ-MOF3 · 2.3. Synthesis of bimetallic NixCoy-DPTTZ-MOF

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Co-DPTTZ-MOF DFT modelresearch_0393__mat__mat_co_dpttz_mofModel · Model System · ModelDFT geometry optimisation and static electronic-structure model6 · 3.2. Electrochemical characterization · Fig. 7e and Fig. S14
Co-DPTTZ-MOF nickel-foam working electroderesearch_0393__mat__mat_co_dpttz_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · Compositeactive MOF/PVDF/Ketjen Black slurry cast on nickel foam, dried and pressed1 cm x 2 cm nickel foam3 · 2.4
Co-DPTTZ-MOF powder/crystalsresearch_0393__mat__mat_co_dpttz_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine Frameworkreddish-brown crystals, centrifuged, washed with water and DMF, vacuum dried at 80 C for 12 h2 · 2.2
DPTTZ bright yellow solidresearch_0393__mat__mat_dpttz_ligandPowder · Unknown · Unknownisolated by filtration, washed with deionised water, dried under reduced pressure2 · 2.1
Ni1Co1-DPTTZ-MOF nickel-foam working electroderesearch_0393__mat__mat_ni1co1_dpttz_mofElectrode · Target Sample · Compositeactive MOF/PVDF/Ketjen Black slurry cast on nickel foam, dried and pressed1 cm x 2 cm nickel foam3 · 2.4
Ni1Co1-DPTTZ-MOF powderresearch_0393__mat__mat_ni1co1_dpttz_mofPowder · Target Sample · Mixed Metalhydrothermal product from Ni/Co nitrate, BDC and DPTTZ3 · 2.3
Ni1Co3-DPTTZ-MOF nickel-foam working electroderesearch_0393__mat__mat_ni1co3_dpttz_mofElectrode · Target Sample · Compositeactive MOF/PVDF/Ketjen Black slurry cast on nickel foam, dried and pressed1 cm x 2 cm nickel foam3 · 2.4
Ni1Co3-DPTTZ-MOF powderresearch_0393__mat__mat_ni1co3_dpttz_mofPowder · Target Sample · Mixed Metalhydrothermal product from Ni/Co nitrate, BDC and DPTTZ3 · 2.3
Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF//AC ASC deviceresearch_0393__mat__mat_ni3co1_ac_asc_deviceElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeNi3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF positive electrode and activated carbon negative electrode in 3.0 M KOHtwo-electrode device with glass microfiber separator3 · 2.5 · Fig. 8
Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF nickel-foam working electroderesearch_0393__mat__mat_ni3co1_dpttz_mofElectrode · Target Sample · Compositeactive MOF/PVDF/Ketjen Black slurry cast on nickel foam, vacuum dried at 60 C overnight and pressed at 10 MPa for 5 s1 cm x 2 cm nickel foam3 · 2.4
Ni3Co1-DPTTZ-MOF powderresearch_0393__mat__mat_ni3co1_dpttz_mofPowder · Target Sample · Mixed Metalhydrothermal product from Ni/Co nitrate, BDC and DPTTZ3 · 2.3
Ni-DPTTZ-MOF DFT modelresearch_0393__mat__mat_ni_dpttz_mofModel · Model System · ModelDFT geometry optimisation and static electronic-structure model6 · 3.2. Electrochemical characterization · Fig. 7d and Fig. S14
Ni-DPTTZ-MOF nickel-foam working electroderesearch_0393__mat__mat_ni_dpttz_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · Compositeactive MOF/PVDF/Ketjen Black slurry cast on nickel foam, dried and pressed1 cm x 2 cm nickel foam3 · 2.4
Ni-DPTTZ-MOF powder/crystalsresearch_0393__mat__mat_ni_dpttz_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine Frameworkprepared by same procedure as Co-DPTTZ-MOF using Ni(NO3)2.6H2O2 · 2.2
NiCo-DPTTZ-MOF DFT model (Ni:Co = 1:1)research_0393__mat__mat_nico_dpttz_mof_unspecifiedModel · Model System · ModelDFT geometry optimisation and static electronic-structure model6 · 3.2. Electrochemical characterization · Fig. 7c and Fig. S14
NiCo-DPTTZ-MOF powder, ratio not definedresearch_0393__mat__mat_nico_dpttz_mof_unspecifiedPowder · Paper Level Unspecified · Mixed Metalbimetallic MOF without defined ratio3 · 2.3