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Bimetal MOF nanosheets as efficient anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Liu X., Du J., Wu Y. et al. · Ionics · 2025 · 10097-10109

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6synthesis routes
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109results
8claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

The Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF composition is the best-performing anode in the series, delivering about 1132 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles at 0.1 A g-1 and 660 mAh g-1 after 500 cycles at 2 A g-1.

Caveat: Battery electrodes contain conductive carbon and binder, so values are not pristine-framework-only electrical transport metrics.

p001 / article p.10097 · Abstract · Fig. 5 · Linked to 3 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

The paper discusses enhanced conductivity and rapid charge transfer but does not report a direct electronic conductivity or thermoelectric measurement.

Caveat: Conductivity is inferred from EIS and electrochemical performance.

p002 / article p.10098 · Introduction · Linked to 2 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

Although the article describes a solvothermal approach, the explicit Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF recipe reports room-temperature solution mixing, TEA addition, and 8 h ultrasonication without a stated solvothermal temperature.

Caveat: Route type retained as solvothermal to reflect author terminology, but recipe completeness is partial.

p002 / article p.10098 · Materials synthesis and characterization

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: High

ICP data confirm that the mixed-metal products contain both Co and Fe, with Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF measured at Co:Fe = 0.51:0.49.

Caveat: ICP confirms elemental composition but not crystallographic placement of both metals in the same framework.

p004 · Supplementary Information · Table S1 · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

After cycling, Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF loses long-range order but maintains particle integrity without pulverisation or fractures.

Caveat: Post-cycling SI figures S4 and S5 were not visually available in the supplied SI; main Fig. 9 and text support the claim.

p010-p011 / article pp.10106-10107 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9 · Linked to 2 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Adding bimetal ions approximately increases the specific surface area relative to Co-MOF and Fe-MOF, providing more active sites.

Caveat: Absolute BET areas are modest for MOFs; no pore-size distribution values were extractable from the supplied documents.

p004 / article p.10100 · Results and discussion · Fig. 4 · Linked to 5 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Bimetallic Co/Fe coordination enhances electronic coupling and charge-transfer kinetics, lowering Rct relative to Co-MOF and Fe-MOF controls.

Caveat: No four-probe electronic conductivity measurement is reported; transport improvement is inferred from EIS, XPS shifts, and electrochemical kinetics.

p010-p011 / article pp.10106-10107 · Results and discussion · Fig. 6d · Linked to 6 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF exhibits higher pseudocapacitive contribution than Co-MOF and Fe-MOF, supporting faster Li-ion transport during cycling.

Caveat: The strongest contribution values are from CV kinetic analysis rather than direct diffusion-coefficient measurements.

p009 / article p.10105 · Results and discussion · Fig. 7 · Linked to 5 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Co1/4Fe3/4-MOFCo1/4Fe3/4-MOFCo and Fe mixed metal nodes, nominal Co:Fe = 1:3 · NH2-BDC (2-aminoterephthalate)2D · PristineMixed-metal MOF nanosheets with uniformly dispersed nanosheet morphology.p005 / article p.10101 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3d
Co3/4Fe1/4-MOFCo3/4Fe1/4-MOFCo and Fe mixed metal nodes, nominal Co:Fe = 3:1 · NH2-BDC (2-aminoterephthalate)2D · PristineMixed-metal MOF nanosheets with uniformly dispersed nanosheet morphology.p002 / article p.10098 · Materials synthesis and characterization · Fig. 3b
Co-MOFCo-MOFCo nodes · NH2-BDC (2-aminoterephthalate)2D · PristineMonometallic cobalt MOF composed of multiple layered nanosheets.p003 / article p.10099 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3a
Co1/2Fe1/2-MOFCo1/2Fe1/2-MOFCo and Fe mixed metal nodes, nominal Co:Fe = 1:1 · NH2-BDC (2-aminoterephthalate)2D · PristineOptimised bimetallic MOF nanosheets; Co2+ and Fe3+ centres identified by XPS, with no obvious iron-rich or cobalt-rich secondary phases in TEM-SAED.p004 / article p.10100 · Results and discussion · Fig. 2 and Fig. 3
CoxFe1-x-MOF nanosheet seriesCoxFe1-x-MOFCo and/or Fe metal centres · NH2-BDC (2-aminoterephthalate)2D · PristineSeries of layered MOF nanosheets prepared by varying the Co:Fe precursor ratio; XRD indicates a consistent structural framework across compositions.p002 / article p.10098 · Materials synthesis and characterization · Fig. 1
Fe-MOFFe-MOFFe nodes · NH2-BDC (2-aminoterephthalate)2D · PristineMonometallic iron MOF nanosheets with a tendency to cluster together.p003 / article p.10099 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3e

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Co1/4Fe3/4-MOF LIB anode electroderesearch_0409__mat__co1fe3_mofElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeActive material/Ketjen black/PVDF slurry (60:30:10 by weight) cast on copper foil and vacuum dried at 60 deg C for 24 h.copper foilp003 / article p.10099 · Cells fabrication and electrochemical measurements
Co1/4Fe3/4-MOF powderresearch_0409__mat__co1fe3_mofNanosheet · Target Sample · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised mixed-metal MOF powder.p005 / article p.10101 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3d
Co3/4Fe1/4-MOF LIB anode electroderesearch_0409__mat__co3fe1_mofElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeActive material/Ketjen black/PVDF slurry (60:30:10 by weight) cast on copper foil and vacuum dried at 60 deg C for 24 h.copper foilp003 / article p.10099 · Cells fabrication and electrochemical measurements
Co3/4Fe1/4-MOF powderresearch_0409__mat__co3fe1_mofNanosheet · Target Sample · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised mixed-metal MOF powder.p005 / article p.10101 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3b
Co-MOF LIB anode electroderesearch_0409__mat__co_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeActive material/Ketjen black/PVDF slurry (60:30:10 by weight) cast on copper foil and vacuum dried at 60 deg C for 24 h.copper foilp003 / article p.10099 · Cells fabrication and electrochemical measurements
Co-MOF powderresearch_0409__mat__co_mofNanosheet · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised monometallic MOF powder.p003 / article p.10099 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3a
Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF LIB anode electroderesearch_0409__mat__cofe_half_mofElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeActive material/Ketjen black/PVDF slurry (60:30:10 by weight) cast on copper foil and vacuum dried at 60 deg C for 24 h; mass loading 1.2-1.6 mg cm-2.copper foilp003 / article p.10099 · Cells fabrication and electrochemical measurements
Co1/2Fe1/2-MOF powderresearch_0409__mat__cofe_half_mofNanosheet · Target Sample · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised mixed-metal MOF powder after centrifugation, methanol washing, and vacuum drying.p002 / article p.10098 · Materials synthesis and characterization
CoxFe1-x-MOF powder/nanosheet seriesresearch_0409__mat__coxfe_mof_seriesNanosheet · Paper Level Unspecified · Mixed MetalAs-synthesised powders/nanosheets dried under vacuum at 60 deg C for 12 h where the typical route is described.p002 / article p.10098 · Materials synthesis and characterization
Fe-MOF LIB anode electroderesearch_0409__mat__fe_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeActive material/Ketjen black/PVDF slurry (60:30:10 by weight) cast on copper foil and vacuum dried at 60 deg C for 24 h.copper foilp003 / article p.10099 · Cells fabrication and electrochemical measurements
Fe-MOF powderresearch_0409__mat__fe_mofNanosheet · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised monometallic MOF powder.p003 / article p.10099 · Results and discussion · Fig. 3e