Yin D., Wang Z., Li Q. et al. · iScience · 2020 · 101869
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Li@Cu-MOF-30 min improves LFP full-cell capacity retention, rate capability and polarisation relative to Li@Cu-MOF-24 h and Li@Cu controls.
Caveat: Full cells use finite Li-loaded anodes and specific electrolyte/cathode conditions; broader practical-cell validation is not shown.
p009 / journal p.8 · Assessment of Electrochemical Performance in Full Cells · Figure 5 · Linked to 6 structured results
The influence of coating thickness and in situ interface characterisation remain unresolved.
Caveat: Stated by the authors in the Limitations section.
p010 / journal p.9 · Limitations of the Study
The homogeneous Cu-MOF-30 min layer provides uniform nucleation sites and homogeneous Li-ion flux, producing dendrite-free Li deposition.
Caveat: Direct in situ mechanism proof was not provided; authors list in situ characterisation as a limitation.
p010 / journal p.9 · Conclusions · Linked to 4 structured results
Polar surfaces and porous structure make Cu-MOF-30 min and Cu-MOF-24 h superwetting to ether electrolyte, which is proposed to facilitate electrolyte flooding and ion diffusion.
Caveat: Wetting is directly measured; its link to Li-ion distribution is supported by Raman/FT-IR evidence but not directly imaged in situ.
p004 / journal p.3 · Synthesis and Characterization · Figures S1 and S2 · Linked to 3 structured results
Layer uniformity is critical: the 24 h Cu-MOF layer has higher measured surface area but a bulged/inhomogeneous morphology that worsens long-term cycling relative to Cu-MOF-30 min.
Caveat: The exact coating thickness was not quantified.
p006 / journal p.5 · Li Plating/Stripping Behavior · Figures 2 and 3 · Linked to 4 structured results
The in situ Cu-MOF growth strategy can be extended from methanol to ethanol, n-butanol and diethyl ether while maintaining dendrite-free Li deposition behaviour.
Caveat: Text gives threshold electrochemical values for alternate solvents; individual solvent values are mostly figure-level traces.
p009 / journal p.8 · The Universality and Effectiveness of the Synthesis Method · Figure S5 · Linked to 2 structured results
The conductive Cu-MOF layer reduces interface resistance and accelerates charge transfer/ion diffusion, as supported by cited conductivity, EIS fitting, and exchange current density.
Caveat: The conductivity value is cited from literature rather than measured directly in this paper.
p007 / journal p.6 · Li Plating/Stripping Behavior · Table S1 · Linked to 4 structured results
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| Material | Composition | Structure context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper foil current collector | CuNot applicable · Not applicable | unknown · UnknownCommercial Cu foil used as unmodified control and as the Cu source/substrate for in situ Cu-MOF growth. | p015 / SI p.3 · Transparent Methods - Raw Materials |
| Cu-TCNQ MOF / Cu-MOF thin layer | Cu-TCNQ coordination framework; exact stoichiometric formula not reportedCu metal centres derived from Cu foil · 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) | unknown · PristineXRD pattern of Cu-MOF-24 h is assigned as consistent with the literature Cu-TCNQ MOF; thin Cu-MOF-30 min layer is inferred from the same in situ Cu-TCNQ chemistry and SEM/optical observations. | p003 / journal p.2 · Results and Discussion · Figure S1B |
| LiFePO4 cathode | LiFePO4Fe in phosphate framework · Not applicable | unknown · CompositeCommercial LFP cathode composite used in full cells. | p016 / SI p.4 · Transparent Methods - Electrochemical measurements |
Sample form, processing state and composition status define the context for measurements.
| Sample | Form and role | Processing and geometry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cu foilresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_foil | Electrode · Pristine Control · Unknown | Flattened Cu foil cleaned by 1 M HCl and acetone, then N2 dried; unmodified control for morphology, wetting, Li nucleation, CE, EIS, symmetric-cell and full-cell comparisons.self-supporting Cu foil | p015 / SI p.3 · Transparent Methods - In situ synthesis |
| Cu-MOF-24 hresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Target Sample · Composite | Dark-green thick Cu-MOF layer on Cu foil after 24 h immersion in TCNQ methanol solution.Cu foil · thick/bulged layer; no numeric thickness reported | p003 / journal p.2 · Results and Discussion · Figures 2B and S1D |
| Cu-MOF-30 minresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Target Sample · Composite | Shallow green homogeneous Cu-MOF thin layer on Cu foil after 30 min immersion in TCNQ methanol solution.Cu foil · ultrathin; no numeric thickness reported | p003 / journal p.2 · Results and Discussion · Figures 2A and S1C |
| Cu-MOF/Bresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Target Sample · Composite | Cu-MOF coating formed using TCNQ n-butanol solution.Cu foil · thin layer; no numeric thickness reported | p015 / SI p.3 · Transparent Methods - In situ synthesis · Figure S5 |
| Cu-MOF/Dresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Target Sample · Composite | Cu-MOF coating formed using TCNQ diethyl ether solution.Cu foil · thin layer; no numeric thickness reported | p015 / SI p.3 · Transparent Methods - In situ synthesis · Figure S5 |
| Cu-MOF/Eresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Target Sample · Composite | Cu-MOF coating formed using TCNQ ethanol solution.Cu foil · thin layer; no numeric thickness reported | p015 / SI p.3 · Transparent Methods - In situ synthesis · Figure S5 |
| LFP cathoderesearch_0656__mat__mat_lfp | Electrode · Composite Component · Composite | Commercial LFP/carbon black/PVDF slurry coated on Al foil and dried.Al foil · LFP mass loading about 7 mg cm^-2 | p016 / SI p.4 · Transparent Methods - Electrochemical measurements |
| Li@Curesearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_foil | Electrode · Pristine Control · Composite | Cu foil preloaded or plated with Li for symmetric-cell and full-cell controls.Cu foil · Li loading 2 mAh cm^-2 for symmetric/full-cell tests where stated | p007 / journal p.6 · Electrochemical Testing of Li@Cu-MOF Electrode in Symmetric Cells · Figure 4A |
| Li@Cu-MOF-24 hresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Composite Sample · Composite | Cu-MOF-24 h electrode after Li deposition/preloading.Cu foil · Li loading 2 mAh cm^-2 for symmetric-cell tests where stated | p007 / journal p.6 · Electrochemical Testing of Li@Cu-MOF Electrode in Symmetric Cells · Figure 4A |
| Li@Cu-MOF-30 minresearch_0656__mat__mat_cu_tcnq_mof | Electrode · Composite Sample · Composite | Cu-MOF-30 min electrode after Li deposition/preloading.Cu foil · Li loading 2 mAh cm^-2 for symmetric/full-cell tests where stated | p007 / journal p.6 · Electrochemical Testing of Li@Cu-MOF Electrode in Symmetric Cells · Figure 4A |