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Synergistic Enhancement of Supercapacitors with Cobalt–Copper Bimetal–Organic Framework

Zhang Z., Wang Z., Dong M. et al. · Advanced Engineering Materials · 2024 · 2400378

3materials
8samples
4synthesis routes
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6claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

CoCu-MOF delivers the highest reported capacitance among the three studied MOF electrodes, 618 F g-1 at 1 A g-1, exceeding Co-MOF by more than two times and Cu-MOF by four times.

Caveat: Co-MOF and Cu-MOF 1 A g-1 values were not tabulated and are approximate figure-axis reads.

5 · Results and Discussion · Figure 5f · Linked to 3 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

CoCu-MOF retains 75% capacitance after 3000 cycles, and the authors explicitly note cycling stability needs further improvement.

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CaveatSupport assessment: High

The rendered SI Table S1 lists columns headed Cu+ and Cu2+ with values opposite to the main-text interpretation; extracted oxidation-state fractions follow the main text, abstract and conclusion.

Caveat: Manual review recommended before using SI Table S1 as a standalone source.

4 · Supporting Information · Table S1 · Linked to 4 structured results

Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: Medium

CoCu-MOF forms a new crystal structure distinct from Cu-MOF and Co-MOF and is most likely an aggregation of 2D nanosheets.

Caveat: No CIF or full structural model is reported; assignment is based on XRD peak differences and morphology.

3 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2b · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

The enhanced electrochemical performance of CoCu-MOF is attributed to larger surface area than Co-MOF, Cu+-related redox sites and lower impedance/faster charge transport.

Caveat: Direct electronic conductivity was not reported; electrical-transport evidence is inferred from EIS/ESR in composite electrodes.

6 · Results and Discussion / Conclusion · Linked to 6 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

Cu incorporation in CoCu-MOF introduces a high Cu+ fraction and dual Co/Cu redox sites, increasing active sites for supercapacitor reactions.

Caveat: Cu+/Cu2+ fractions are taken from the main-text interpretation; SI Table S1 has an apparent header inconsistency.

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Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Co-MOFNot specifiedCo · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid / BDCunknown · PristineSingle-metal Co-MOF control with irregular lamellae; XRD pattern distinct from CoCu-MOF.3 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1c
CoCu-MOFNot specifiedCo and Cu; selected sample feed Co:Cu = 6:1, XRF Co:Cu atom ratio 6.2 · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid / BDC2D · PristineBimetallic CoCu-MOF; XRD differs from Cu-MOF and Co-MOF, and authors assign aggregation of 2D nanosheets rather than a 3D MOF despite flower-like SEM morphology.3 · Results and Discussion · Figure 2b
Cu-MOFNot specifiedCu · 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid / BDCunknown · PristineSingle-metal Cu-MOF control with square lamellae; XRD pattern distinct from CoCu-MOF.2 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1b

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Co-MOF/Ni foam supercapacitor electroderesearch_0505__mat__co_mofElectrode · Composite Sample · Composite70 wt% Co-MOF active material, 20 wt% acetylene black, 10 wt% PVDF binder on cleaned nickel foamnickel foam6 · Experimental Section - Electrochemical Measurements
Co-MOF powderresearch_0505__mat__co_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine Frameworksynthesised using same bottom-up methodology as CoCu-MOF2 · Results and Discussion
CoCu(10)-MOF powderresearch_0505__mat__cocu_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkCo:Cu feed-ratio variant observed by optical microscopy3 · Supporting Information · Figure S2b
CoCu(4)-MOF powderresearch_0505__mat__cocu_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkCo:Cu feed-ratio variant observed by optical microscopy3 · Supporting Information · Figure S2d
CoCu-MOF/Ni foam supercapacitor electroderesearch_0505__mat__cocu_mofElectrode · Composite Sample · Composite70 wt% CoCu-MOF active material, 20 wt% acetylene black, 10 wt% PVDF binder on cleaned nickel foamnickel foam6 · Experimental Section - Electrochemical Measurements
CoCu-MOF powder, Co:Cu = 6:1 feedresearch_0505__mat__cocu_mofPowder · Target Sample · Pristine Frameworkbottom-up glass-tube product, washed and vacuum driednanosheet thickness 100-150 nm3 · Results and Discussion · Figure 1d-f
Cu-MOF/Ni foam supercapacitor electroderesearch_0505__mat__cu_mofElectrode · Composite Sample · Composite70 wt% Cu-MOF active material, 20 wt% acetylene black, 10 wt% PVDF binder on cleaned nickel foamnickel foam6 · Experimental Section - Electrochemical Measurements
Cu-MOF powderresearch_0505__mat__cu_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine Frameworksynthesised using same bottom-up methodology as CoCu-MOF2 · Results and Discussion