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Nanostructured zinc-doped nickel/iron metal–organic framework electrode material for an efficient energy storage

Khan Z.U., Jiang J., Zeb S. · Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics · 2026 · 152

7materials
12samples
7synthesis routes
31measurements
138results
5claims and caveats

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Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

The Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF//AC aqueous ASC is claimed to provide practical high-performance storage with 1.8 V operation, 23.45 Wh kg-1 energy density, 803.77 W kg-1 power density and 89.42% retention after 5000 cycles.

Caveat: Table S1 provides electrode masses/loadings/compositions/drying, but current collector and slurry solvent are still not specified.

main p.15-17 · 3.3 ASC; Table 3 · Fig. 7; Table 3 · Linked to 9 structured results

Application RelevanceSupport assessment: High

Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF is the best three-electrode material in the reported series, giving the highest GCD capacitance and the lowest Rct/Rs values.

Caveat: The active material may be a MOF-derived carbon composite rather than an unpyrolysed pristine MOF.

main p.12-14 · 3.2 Electrochemical investigation · Table 2; Fig. 6e · Linked to 6 structured results

CaveatSupport assessment: High

The paper alternates between describing the target as Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF and as a Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF-derived carbon composite after 600 C nitrogen pyrolysis.

Caveat: Database users should treat the electroactive target as derived/pyrolysed where carbonisation-dependent data are reported, although the authors often keep the shorthand Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF.

main p.3-4 and p.8-9 · 2.1.3 Synthesis; 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3c · Linked to 3 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: High

The larger BET surface area and hierarchical meso/macroporosity of the Zn-doped material are linked to improved ion accessibility, faster redox kinetics and higher capacitance.

Caveat: Pore-size distribution is discussed qualitatively; exact pore volumes and pore diameters are not reported in text.

main p.9 · 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3d-f · Linked to 4 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: Medium

Zn incorporation into the bimetallic Ni/Fe-MOF is claimed to improve electronic conductivity, create additional electroactive sites, and accelerate ion transport.

Caveat: No direct four-probe or conductivity value is reported; electrical conductivity is inferred from EIS, CV area, porosity and optical/electrochemical behaviour.

main p.1 and p.16 · Abstract; Conclusion · Linked to 6 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Activated carbon (AC)CarbonNone · Noneunknown · UnknownDisordered, partially graphitic activated carbon with oxygen-containing surface groups.SI rendered p.2-3 · Supplementary activated carbon characterisation · Fig. S1
Fe-MOFFe-based terephthalate MOF; exact empirical formula not reportedFe nodes from FeCl3.6H2O · Terephthalic acid / BDCunknown · PristineFe-MOF with peaks at ca. 9.6, 16.9, 20.5 and 25.1 degrees 2theta; compared with MIL-53(Fe), JCPDS No. 01-089-8307.main p.3 and p.7 · 2.1.2 Synthesis of Ni-MOF and Fe-MOF; 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3a
Bimetallic Ni/Fe-MOFNi/Fe terephthalate MOF; exact empirical formula not reportedMixed Ni and Fe nodes from Ni(NO3)2.6H2O and FeCl3.6H2O · Terephthalic acid / BDCunknown · PristineHybrid crystalline framework containing diffraction features from both Ni-MOF and Fe-MOF, with reflections at ca. 10.2, 17.8, 22.8 and 30.1 degrees 2theta.main p.4 and p.7 · 2.1.3 Synthesis of Ni/Fe-MOF and Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF; 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3a
Ni-MOFNi-based terephthalate MOF; exact empirical formula not reportedNi nodes from Ni(NO3)2.6H2O · Terephthalic acid / 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid (BDC)unknown · PristineNi-based MOF with reflections at ca. 11.6, 18.2, 22.9, 31.0 and 35.5 degrees 2theta; assigned to a well-ordered crystalline framework, JCPDS No. 15-0806.main p.3 and p.7 · 2.1.2 Synthesis of Ni-MOF and Fe-MOF; 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3a
Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOFZn-doped Ni/Fe terephthalate MOF; exact empirical formula not reportedNi, Fe and Zn centres from Ni(NO3)2.6H2O, FeCl3.6H2O and ZnCl2 · Terephthalic acid / BDCunknown · PristineZn incorporation broadens diffraction peaks, gives a dominant reflection around 9-12 degrees, and is interpreted as lattice distortion/framework disorder caused by Zn2+ substitution.main p.3-4 and p.7 · 2.1.3 Synthesis of Ni/Fe-MOF and Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF; 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3a
Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF//AC asymmetric supercapacitorZn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF positive electrode paired with activated carbon negative electrode in 2 M KOHNi/Fe/Zn active positive electrode; carbon negative electrode has no metal nodes · BDC-derived positive-electrode framework/carbon; activated carbon negative electrodeunknown · CompositeTwo-electrode aqueous ASC device with a 1.8 V operating window.main p.15-16 · 3.3 Asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) · Fig. 7
Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF-derived carbon/metal oxide nanocompositeMOF-derived carbon matrix decorated with Zn, Ni and Fe metal/oxide nanoparticles; exact formula not reportedZn, Ni and Fe oxide/metal nanoparticles embedded in carbon after pyrolysis · BDC-derived carbon framework after ligand decompositionunknown · DerivedThin curved sheet-like MOF-derived carbon composite with graphitic/disordered carbon bands and residual low-frequency metal/oxide signal.main p.3-4 and p.8-9 · 2.1.3 Synthesis; 3.1 Physical characterization · Figs. 2j-l; Fig. 3c

Sample register

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Activated carbon negative electroderesearch_0546__mat__activated_carbonElectrode · Composite Component · Composite90 wt% activated carbon / 10 wt% PVDF; dried at 100 C in an oven for 10 h.ASC negative electrode, electrode area 1.00 cm2; current collector/substrate not specified. · Active material mass 10.0 mg; mass loading 10.0 mg cm-2.SI rendered p.3 · Table S1 electrode preparation details · Table S1
Fe-MOF on glassy carbon electroderesearch_0546__mat__fe_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeSample dispersion drop-cast onto GC and dried at 50 C in vacuum oven for 3 h.Glassy carbon working electrode; active material loading ca. 0.14 mg cm-2. · Mass loading approximately 0.14 mg cm-2main p.4 and p.12 · 2.3 Electrochemical analysis · Fig. 5
Fe-MOF powderresearch_0546__mat__fe_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermal product washed, centrifuged and dried at 90 C for 4 h.main p.3 · 2.1.2 Synthesis of Ni-MOF and Fe-MOF
Ni/Fe-MOF on glassy carbon electroderesearch_0546__mat__ni_fe_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeSample dispersion drop-cast onto GC and dried at 50 C in vacuum oven for 3 h.Glassy carbon working electrode; active material loading ca. 0.14 mg cm-2. · Mass loading approximately 0.14 mg cm-2main p.4 and p.12 · 2.3 Electrochemical analysis · Fig. 5
Ni/Fe-MOF control powderresearch_0546__mat__ni_fe_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Mixed MetalPrepared by the same protocol as the Zn-doped material, omitting ZnCl2; exact post-treatment extent is ambiguous.main p.4 · 2.1.3 Synthesis of Ni/Fe-MOF and Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF
Ni-MOF on glassy carbon electroderesearch_0546__mat__ni_mofElectrode · Pristine Control · CompositeSample dispersion drop-cast onto GC and dried at 50 C in vacuum oven for 3 h.Glassy carbon working electrode, 3 mm diameter, 7.065 x 10^-6 m2; active material loading ca. 0.14 mg cm-2. · Mass loading approximately 0.14 mg cm-2main p.4 and p.12 · 2.3 Electrochemical analysis · Fig. 5
Ni-MOF powderresearch_0546__mat__ni_mofPowder · Pristine Control · Pristine FrameworkSolvothermal product washed with DMF and dried at 60 C for 3 h.main p.3 · 2.1.2 Synthesis of Ni-MOF and Fe-MOF
Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF//AC ASC deviceresearch_0546__mat__zn_doped_ni_fe_mof_ac_ascElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeASC assembled from a 90 wt% Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF positive electrode and a 90 wt% activated-carbon negative electrode, both with 10 wt% PVDF and dried at 100 C for 10 h.Two-electrode aqueous ASC with 1.00 cm2 positive and negative electrodes, Whatman cellulose separator and 2 M KOH electrolyte. · Positive: 1.57 mg, 1.57 mg cm-2; negative: 10.0 mg, 10.0 mg cm-2; potential window 0.0-1.8 V.main p.15-16; SI rendered p.3 · 3.3 Asymmetric supercapacitor; Table S1 · Fig. 7; Table S1
ASC positive electrode (Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF)research_0546__mat__zn_doped_ni_fe_mof_derived_carbonElectrode · Target Sample · Composite90 wt% active material / 10 wt% PVDF; dried at 100 C in an oven for 10 h.Electrode area 1.00 cm2; current collector/substrate not specified. · Active material mass 1.57 mg; mass loading 1.57 mg cm-2.SI rendered p.3 · Table S1 electrode preparation details · Table S1
Pyrolysed Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF-derived carbon powderresearch_0546__mat__zn_doped_ni_fe_mof_derived_carbonPowder · Target Sample · Derived Carbon500 mg MOF powder heated to 600 C under nitrogen at 5 C min-1 and held 3 h.main p.3-4 and p.8-9 · 2.1.3 Synthesis; 3.1 Physical characterization · Fig. 3c
Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF-derived material on glassy carbon electroderesearch_0546__mat__zn_doped_ni_fe_mof_derived_carbonElectrode · Target Sample · CompositeSample dispersion drop-cast onto GC and dried at 50 C in vacuum oven for 3 h.Glassy carbon working electrode; active material loading ca. 0.14 mg cm-2. · Mass loading approximately 0.14 mg cm-2main p.4 and p.12 · 2.3 Electrochemical analysis · Fig. 5
Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF powder before carbonisationresearch_0546__mat__zn_doped_ni_fe_mofPowder · Target Sample · DopedSolvothermal product rinsed with DMF and dried at 60 C for 3 h before optional/continued pyrolysis.main p.3-4 · 2.1.3 Synthesis of Ni/Fe-MOF and Zn-doped Ni/Fe-MOF