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In-Built Fabrication of MOF Assimilated Porous Hollow Carbon from Pre-Hydrolysate for Supercapacitor

Zhao X., Li C., Sha L. et al. · Polymers · 2022 · 3377

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Author interpretations and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

C2-ZIF-67 is the best-performing sample in this study for supercapacitor capacitance, energy density, and cycling stability.

Caveat: Performance is measured in a three-electrode aqueous KOH configuration; device-level full-cell data are not reported.

p010-p012 / article pp.10-12 · 3 Results and Discussion; 4 Conclusions · Figures 7-8; Table 2 · Linked to 4 structured results

Composite RoleSupport assessment: High

Co-MOF (ZIF-67) controls the morphology and porous structure of pre-hydrolysate-based carbon materials.

Caveat: Claim is based on comparative morphology/porosity of carbon-hydrolysate, Co-MOF, C1-ZIF-67 and C2-ZIF-67; no independent mechanistic kinetics are reported.

p011-p012 / article pp.11-12 · 4 Conclusions · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

Hierarchical pores, especially pores in the 2.0-5.0 nm range, are claimed to provide channels for ion transport, active sites, and electrolyte storage/rapid transfer.

Caveat: The 2.0-5.0 nm range is discussed as beneficial; Table 1 average pore sizes are 8.4 and 11.9 nm.

p009 / article p.9 · 3 Results and Discussion · Figure 6; Table 1 · Linked to 3 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

The hollow dandelion-like C2-ZIF-67 structure is proposed to shorten electron/charge transport paths and promote charge and mass transfer.

Caveat: No direct electronic conductivity value is reported; EIS trends are qualitative.

p007-p011 / article pp.7-11 · 3 Results and Discussion · Figure 8a · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Low

The authors claim small amounts of Co-MOF active/free electrons can be stored and released through redox reactions, improving electrical conductivity of Carbon-ZIF-67 materials.

Caveat: The paper does not report a direct conductivity measurement; this is an inferred mechanism supported by XPS, CV and EIS trends.

p001 / article p.1 · Abstract · Linked to 3 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
C1-ZIF-67Browse family: ZIF-67 / Co(mIm)₂ZIF-67/carbon composite; exact composition not reportedCo species introduced from cobalt nitrate/ZIF-67 chemistry · Dimethylimidazole-derived nitrogen-containing residues plus biomass carbonunknown · CompositeOne-step ZIF-67/carbon material with coral-like cross-linked structure and porous carbon features.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.3 Preparation of the ZIF-67/Carbon
C2-ZIF-67Browse family: ZIF-67 / Co(mIm)₂ZIF-67/carbon composite; exact composition not reportedCo species from pre-formed ZIF-67; metallic Co and Co3O4 signatures reported · ZIF-67 imidazolate-derived nitrogen-containing residues plus biomass carbonunknown · CompositeTwo-step ZIF-67/carbon material with rough hollow dandelion-like structure and hierarchical pores.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.3 Preparation of the ZIF-67/Carbon
Carbon-hydrolysateBiomass-derived carbon from poplar pre-hydrolysateNone · None; carbon derived from pre-hydrolysate sugarsunknown · DerivedCarbon comparison sample with smooth spherical morphology.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.3 Preparation of the ZIF-67/Carbon
Co-MOF (ZIF-67)Browse family: ZIF-67 / Co(mIm)₂ZIF-67; cobalt imidazolate framework, exact formula not reportedCobalt from cobalt nitrate hexahydrate · Dimethylimidazole as reported by the authors3D · PristineRegular dodecahedral ZIF-67 coordination structure; used as the pristine Co-MOF component and morphology/porosity modifier.p002 / article p.2 · Introduction

Sample register

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
C1-ZIF-67 working electroderesearch_0427__mat__mat_c1_zif67_carbonElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeActive MOF/carbon, carbon black and PTFE mixed at 8:1:1 mass ratio; 6 mg coated on 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm nickel foam and dried at 60 C for 8 h.nickel foam current collectorp004 / article p.4 · 2.3 Electrochemical Test
C1-ZIF-67 powderresearch_0427__mat__mat_c1_zif67_carbonPowder · Composite Sample · CompositeOne-step hydrothermal ZIF-67/carbon precursor, washed with deionised water, dried at 80 C, then carbonised at 800 C under N2.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.3 Preparation of the ZIF-67/Carbon
C2-ZIF-67 working electroderesearch_0427__mat__mat_c2_zif67_carbonElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeActive MOF/carbon, carbon black and PTFE mixed at 8:1:1 mass ratio; 6 mg coated on 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm nickel foam and dried at 60 C for 8 h.nickel foam current collectorp004 / article p.4 · 2.3 Electrochemical Test
C2-ZIF-67 powderresearch_0427__mat__mat_c2_zif67_carbonPowder · Target Sample · CompositeTwo-step composite from pre-formed ZIF-67 and pre-hydrolysate, hydrothermally treated, washed, dried, and carbonised at 800 C under N2.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.3 Preparation of the ZIF-67/Carbon
Carbon-hydrolysate powderresearch_0427__mat__mat_carbon_hydrolysatePowder · Pristine Control · Derived CarbonPre-hydrolysate hydrothermally treated at 250 C for 12 h and carbonised at 800 C for 2 h under N2.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.3 Preparation of the ZIF-67/Carbon
Co-MOF (ZIF-67) purple powderresearch_0427__mat__mat_zif67_co_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkRoom-temperature methanol synthesis; purple solid centrifuged, washed with anhydrous methanol, and vacuum-dried overnight at 80 C.p003 / article p.3 · 2.1.2 Preparation of the ZIF-67 (Co-MOF)