Synthesis evidence

Bimetallic conductive MOF single crystals designed as high-performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries

Xu T., Li S., Mi H. et al. · Journal of Power Sources · 2026 · 240056

6 structured synthesis routes

Completeness describes how fully the route could be reconstructed from the main article and supporting information.

Complete recipeSource: Main

Route 1: Other

p.4 · Electrochemical measurement

Metal precursorsCH active material
Solventsdeionized water
Additivescarbon black; sodium carboxymethyl cellulose binder
Atmosphereargon-filled glovebox for coin-cell assembly
Temperature80
Time12
Substrate orientationcopper foil current collector
Work-upCoat homogeneous slurry on copper foil; dry; slice into circular disks; assemble CR2025 cells with lithium foil, 1 M LiPF6 electrolyte and polypropylene separator.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
OtherCH active material7 parts by massp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Additivecarbon black2 parts by massp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Additivesodium carboxymethyl cellulose1 part by massp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Solventdeionized waterNot specifiedp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Electrolyte1 M LiPF6 organic electrolyteapproximately 0.65 mL per cellp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Otherlithium foilNot specifiedp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Otherpolypropylene membranephi 19 mm x delta 25 ump.4 · Electrochemical measurement
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Route 2: Solvothermal

p.3 · Synthesis of Co-HHTP

Metal precursors122.1 mg Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O in 10 mL H2O
Linker precursors97.2 mg HHTP in 10 mL isopropanol
Solventsisopropanol; H2O
Atmospherenot reported
Temperature85
Time12
Work-upCool to room temperature; centrifuge precipitate; wash successively with H2O and isopropanol.
ActivationDry in an 80 C vacuum oven.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerHHTP97.2 mgp.3 · Synthesis of Co-HHTP
Metal SourceCo(CH3COO)2.4H2O122.1 mgp.3 · Synthesis of Co-HHTP
Solventisopropanol10 mLp.3 · Synthesis of Co-HHTP
SolventH2O10 mLp.3 · Synthesis of Co-HHTP
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Route 3: Solvothermal

p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP

Metal precursors61.03 mg Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O and 60.96 mg Ni(CH3COO)2.4H2O; same solvent volumes as CNH route
Linker precursors97.2 mg HHTP in 10 mL isopropanol; same as CNH route
Solventsisopropanol; water
Atmospherenot reported
Temperature85
Time12
Work-upSame as CNH route: stir, solvothermal treatment, centrifuge, wash and vacuum-dry.
ActivationDry in an 80 C vacuum oven.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerHHTP97.2 mgp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Metal SourceCo(CH3COO)2.4H2O61.03 mgp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Metal SourceNi(CH3COO)2.4H2O60.96 mgp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Solventisopropanol10 mLp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Solventwater10 mLp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
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Route 4: Solvothermal

p.2-p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP · Fig. 1

Metal precursors81.35 mg Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O and 40.6 mg Ni(CH3COO)2.4H2O in 10 mL water
Linker precursors97.2 mg HHTP in 10 mL isopropanol
Solventsisopropanol; water
Atmospherenot reported
Temperature85
Time12
Work-upDrop HHTP/isopropanol solution into metal salt solution; stir 30 min; transfer to PTFE reactor liner; cool; centrifuge; wash successively with H2O and propanol.
ActivationDry in an 80 C vacuum oven.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerHHTP97.2 mgp.2-p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP · Fig. 1
Metal SourceCo(CH3COO)2.4H2O81.35 mgp.2-p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP · Fig. 1
Metal SourceNi(CH3COO)2.4H2O40.6 mgp.2-p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP · Fig. 1
Solventisopropanol10 mLp.2-p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP · Fig. 1
Solventwater10 mLp.2-p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP · Fig. 1
Complete recipeSource: Main

Route 5: Solvothermal

p.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP

Metal precursors91.53 mg Co(CH3COO)2.4H2O and 30.49 mg Ni(CH3COO)2.4H2O; same solvent volumes as CNH route
Linker precursors97.2 mg HHTP in 10 mL isopropanol; same as CNH route
Solventsisopropanol; water
Atmospherenot reported
Temperature85
Time12
Work-upSame as CNH route: stir, solvothermal treatment, centrifuge, wash and vacuum-dry.
ActivationDry in an 80 C vacuum oven.
Show 5 structured reagent records
RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerHHTP97.2 mgp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Metal SourceCo(CH3COO)2.4H2O91.53 mgp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Metal SourceNi(CH3COO)2.4H2O30.49 mgp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Solventisopropanol10 mLp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Solventwater10 mLp.3 · Synthesis of CoNi-HHTP
Complete recipeSource: Main

Route 6: Other

p.4 · Electrochemical measurement

Metal precursorsCNH active material
Solventsdeionized water
Additivescarbon black; sodium carboxymethyl cellulose binder
Atmosphereargon-filled glovebox for coin-cell assembly
Temperature80
Time12
Substrate orientationcopper foil current collector
Work-upCoat homogeneous slurry on copper foil; dry; slice into circular disks; assemble CR2025 cells with lithium foil, 1 M LiPF6 electrolyte and polypropylene separator.
Show 7 structured reagent records
RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
OtherCNH active material7 parts by massp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Additivecarbon black2 parts by massp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Additivesodium carboxymethyl cellulose1 part by massp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Solventdeionized waterNot specifiedp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Electrolyte1 M LiPF6 organic electrolyteapproximately 0.65 mL per cellp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Otherlithium foilNot specifiedp.4 · Electrochemical measurement
Otherpolypropylene membranephi 19 mm x delta 25 ump.4 · Electrochemical measurement