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Spindle-like Ni3(HITP)2 MOFs: Synthesis and Li+ storage mechanism

Zhang Y., Qiu T., Jiang F. et al. · Applied Surface Science · 2021 · 149818

3materials
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2synthesis routes
13measurements
70results
4claims and caveats

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Phase AssignmentSupport assessment: Medium

Ex situ XRD indicates Li+ insertion does not greatly influence the Ni3(HITP)2 crystal structure.

Caveat: Rendered SI Figure S3 supports the before/after-charge comparison, but no quantitative Rietveld refinement or operando diffraction is provided.

2 · Supplementary data · Figure S3 · Linked to 1 structured result

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Ni3(HITP)2 is presented as a 2D conductive MOF with a large d-pi electron conjugation system that benefits electron conduction and electrolyte wetting.

Caveat: No direct electrical conductivity measurement is reported in the article; conductivity is inferred from material identity/conjugation and prior literature.

7 · Conclusion · Linked to 5 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Spindle-like nanofibre morphology and porous 2D structure are proposed to mitigate volume expansion and support cycling stability.

Caveat: The causality is argued from morphology retention and electrochemical performance; no direct strain/volume-expansion measurement is provided. Figure S2 CE value is a visual estimate.

5 · Results and discussion · Fig. 4f; Figure S4 · Linked to 5 structured results

Transport MechanismSupport assessment: High

The Li+ storage capacity is attributed to redox participation of Ni2+ and amino/imine nitrogen sites plus capacitive contribution from framework pores.

Caveat: Mechanistic assignment combines ex situ XPS, CV kinetic analysis, and molecular DFT rather than direct operando structural evidence.

6 · Results and discussion · Figs. 4, 6, 7 · Linked to 4 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Ni2(HITP)3 model unitNi2(HITP)3 model coordination unitNi ion centred between four nitrogen atoms · HITP-based model ligand environment0D · Model SystemDFT molecular model used for MESP/NBO analysis and Li+ storage mechanism illustration.7 · Results and discussion · Fig. 7
Ni3(HITP)2 electrode compositeBrowse family: Ni₃(HITP)₂ / Ni–HITPNi3(HITP)2 powder/conductive carbon/CMC-SBR binder, 60:20:20 by weightNi sites from Ni3(HITP)2 component · HITP in Ni3(HITP)2 component; CMC/SBR polymer binder2D · CompositeComposite electrode film on Cu foil; framework structure retained before/after charge according to XRD.2 · 2.3 Electrochemical characterization
spindle-like Ni3(HITP)2 MOFsBrowse family: Ni₃(HITP)₂ / Ni–HITPNi3(HITP)2Ni2+ coordinated by imine/amino N sites · 2,3,6,7,10,11-hexaiminotriphenylene (HITP), generated from HATP.6HCl2D · PristineD4h-coordination honeycomb 2D lattice; slipped-parallel AB stacking inferred from pore-size mismatch; spindle-like morphology assembled from nanofibres.2 · Results and discussion · Fig. 1a

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
charged Ni3(HITP)2 electroderesearch_0618__mat__ni3_hitp2_electrode_compositeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeElectrode charged to 0.005 V vs Li+/Li, cell disassembled in argon glove box, electrode immersed in DMC to remove absorbed electrolyte.copper foil5 · Results and discussion · Fig. 6
Ni2(HITP)3 DFT modelresearch_0618__mat__ni2_hitp3_modelModel · Model System · ModelGeometry-optimised molecular model, including pristine and four-electron-reduced states.7 · Results and discussion · Fig. 7
Ni3(HITP)2 electrode on copper foilresearch_0618__mat__ni3_hitp2_electrode_compositeElectrode · Composite Sample · CompositeNi3(HITP)2 powder/conductive carbon/CMC-SBR binder slurry spread on copper foil and vacuum dried at 100 C for 10 h; active loading about 2 mg cm-2.copper foil2 · 2.3 Electrochemical characterization
as-prepared Ni3(HITP)2 MOF powderresearch_0618__mat__ni3_hitp2_mofPowder · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkBlack powder obtained by aqueous NiCl2/HATP.6HCl/NH4OH reaction, water immersion/filtration cycles, ethanol washing, and vacuum drying.2 · 2.1 Synthesis of Ni3(HITP)2 MOFs