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Temperature effect on the synthesis of two Ni-MOFs with distinct performance in supercapacitor

Deng L., Qu H., Zhang Y. et al. · Journal of Solid State Chemistry · 2020 · 121026

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4synthesis routes
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Author interpretations and caveats

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CaveatSupport assessment: High

The paper discusses electron transport qualitatively but does not report a direct electrical conductivity or thermoelectric measurement for either MOF.

Caveat: Based on the readable main article and SI text layers.

1,6 · Abstract; Conclusions · Linked to 2 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Ni-MOF-2D shows better supercapacitor performance than Ni-MOF-3D, with higher capacitance and rate retention, attributed to the 2D layered structure facilitating electron transport and ion storage.

Caveat: No direct electrical conductivity, charge-transfer-resistance or ion-diffusion coefficient values are reported.

1,6 · Abstract; 3.6 Electrochemical performances · Fig. 6 · Linked to 4 structured results

Structure Property LinkSupport assessment: Medium

Compound 2 has higher thermal stability than compound 1, attributed to high-temperature synthesis and an interpenetrating three-dimensional framework.

Caveat: The attribution is the authors' interpretation from TGA and structure, not an independently isolated variable.

5 · 3.5 Purity and stability · Fig. 4 · Linked to 3 structured results

Synthesis MechanismSupport assessment: High

Changing the hydrothermal temperature from 120 deg C to 180 deg C in the same reaction system changes Ni coordination geometry and framework dimensionality, giving 2D layered compound 1 and 3D interpenetrated compound 2.

Caveat: The mechanistic interpretation is based on the authors' structural comparison, not in situ monitoring.

4 · 3.3 Discussion of temperature effect · Fig. 3 · Linked to 3 structured results

Material identities

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MaterialCompositionStructure contextSource
Ni-MOF-2D, compound 1, {[Ni0.5(DTA)0.5(H2O)].H2O}n{[Ni0.5(DTA)0.5(H2O)].H2O}n; empirical formula C7H8N2Ni0.5O4Ni(II), slightly distorted octahedral Ni centre · DTA2- from H2DTA, 2,5-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)terephthalic acid2D · PristineTriclinic P-1 2D wave-type layered framework; adjacent layers are linked by hydrogen bonding into a 3D supramolecular architecture.1-3 · Abstract; 3.1 Crystal structure · Table 1; Fig. 1
Ni-MOF-3D, compound 2, [Ni(DTA)]n[Ni(DTA)]n; empirical formula C14H8N4NiO4Ni(II), distorted [NiO2N2] tetrahedral geometry · DTA2- from H2DTA, 2,5-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)terephthalic acid3D · PristineMonoclinic C2/c 3D two-fold interpenetrated (4,4)-connected PtS net with 1D channels.1,3-4 · Abstract; 3.2 Crystal structure · Table 1; Fig. 2

Sample register

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SampleForm and roleProcessing and geometrySource
Green block crystals of compound 1research_0835__mat__ni_mof_2d_1Single Crystal · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised, washed with deionised water and dried at 50 deg C in vacuum2 · 2.2 Synthesis of compound 1
Ni-MOF-2D working electroderesearch_0835__mat__ni_mof_2d_1Electrode · Composite Sample · CompositeActive material/carbon black/PTFE paste coated between nickel foam pieces, dried and pressedNickel foam2 · 2.5 Electrochemical measurements
Orange block crystals of compound 2research_0835__mat__ni_mof_3d_2Single Crystal · Target Sample · Pristine FrameworkAs-synthesised by the same process as 1 except at 180 deg C2 · 2.3 Synthesis of compound 2
Ni-MOF-3D working electroderesearch_0835__mat__ni_mof_3d_2Electrode · Composite Sample · CompositeActive material/carbon black/PTFE paste coated between nickel foam pieces, dried and pressedNickel foam2 · 2.5 Electrochemical measurements