Synthesis evidence

A Cu-based electronically conducting metal–organic framework with π–d conjugation for cathode and anode modification in aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Yang C., Feng K., Chen J. et al. · Chemical Engineering Journal · 2025 · 165857

6 structured synthesis routes

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Partial recipeSource: Main

Route 1: Drop Cast

2 · 2.2.1

SolventsN-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
Additivesconductive additive; PVDF
Atmospherenot specified
Temperaturenot specified
Timenot specified
Substrate orientationstainless-steel mesh
Work-upSlurry coated on stainless-steel mesh; dried; cut into electrodes with radius 7.5 mm.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
OtherDDA-Cu sample6 mass parts2 · 2.2.1
Additiveconductive additive3 mass parts2 · 2.2.1
Additivepolyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)1 mass part2 · 2.2.1
SolventN-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)not specified2 · 2.2.1
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Route 2: Solvothermal

2 · 2.2.1

Metal precursorsCu(CH3COO)2.H2O, 276 mg
Linker precursorsDDA, 300 mg
Solventsanhydrous DMF 150 mL; deionized water 75 mL; DMF 75 mL; ethanol/water washing
Atmospherenot specified
Temperature100; vacuum dry 70
Timewhole day; dry 12 h
Work-upCentrifuged repeatedly with ethanol and water; vacuum dried; ground in agate mortar.
Scalability contextAuthors state DDA ligand offers economic benefits versus previously reported EC-MOF cathodes, but no scale/yield reported.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerDDA300 mg2 · 2.2.1
Solventanhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)150 mL2 · 2.2.1
Metal SourceCu(CH3COO)2.H2O276 mg2 · 2.2.1
Solventultrapure deionized water75 mL2 · 2.2.1
SolventDMF75 mL2 · 2.2.1
Solventethanol and waternot specified2 · 2.2.1
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Route 3: Other

3 · 2.2.3

Metal precursorsV2O5, 1.5 g; NaCl, 5.844 g
Solventsdeionized water 50 mL; ethanol/water washing; NMP for electrode slurry
Additivesacetylene black; PVDF
Atmosphereambient conditions for stirring; not specified for drying
Temperatureambient stirring; vacuum dry 80; electrode dry 70
Time72 h stirring; 12 h vacuum drying
Substrate orientationcurrent collector
Work-upCentrifuged, washed with water and ethanol, vacuum dried, ground, mixed into slurry and dried on current collector.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
Othersodium chloride (NaCl)5.844 g3 · 2.2.3
OtherV2O51.5 g3 · 2.2.3
Solventdeionized water50 mL3 · 2.2.3
Additiveacetylene black20 %3 · 2.2.3
AdditivePVDF binder10 %3 · 2.2.3
SolventNMPnot specified3 · 2.2.3
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Route 4: Liquid Liquid Interface

11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9

Metal precursorsas for Zn@DDA-Cu; zinc foil substrate
Linker precursorsDDA
Solventsdichloromethane; water
Atmospherenot specified
Temperatureambient standing
Time24 h film growth
Substrate orientationtransferred to zinc foil
Work-upNot restated; inferred same transfer process as Zn@DDA-Cu with shorter growth time.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerDDAnot restated11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9
Metal Sourcecopper acetatenot restated11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9
Otherzinc foilnot restated11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9
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Route 5: Liquid Liquid Interface

11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9

Metal precursorsas for Zn@DDA-Cu; zinc foil substrate
Linker precursorsDDA
Solventsdichloromethane; water
Atmospherenot specified
Temperatureambient standing
Time48 h film growth
Substrate orientationtransferred to zinc foil
Work-upNot restated; inferred same transfer process as Zn@DDA-Cu with shorter growth time.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerDDAnot restated11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9
Metal Sourcecopper acetatenot restated11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9
Otherzinc foilnot restated11 · Results and discussion · Fig. 9
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Route 6: Liquid Liquid Interface

2-3 · 2.2.2 · Fig. 1a

Metal precursorscopper acetate, 13.5 mg; zinc foil substrate
Linker precursorsDDA, 3.5 mg
Solventsdichloromethane 130 mL; deionized water 100 mL; water and ethanol cleaning
Atmospherenot specified
Temperatureambient standing; dry 40
Time30 min sonication; 3 d standing; dry time not specified
Substrate orientationDDA-Cu film transferred onto circular zinc foil disk, radius 7.5 mm
Work-upZinc foil ultrasonically cleaned with deionized water and ethanol; interfacial DDA-Cu film transferred to zinc sheet; dried at 40 C.
Scalability contextLarge-area film reported, but dimensions and yield not specified.
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RoleReagentAmount / concentrationSource
LinkerDDA3.5 mg2-3 · 2.2.2 · Fig. 1a
Solventdichloromethane130 mL2-3 · 2.2.2 · Fig. 1a
Metal Sourcecopper acetate13.5 mg2-3 · 2.2.2 · Fig. 1a
Solventdeionized water100 mL2-3 · 2.2.2 · Fig. 1a
Otherzinc foilcircular disk, radius 7.5 mm2-3 · 2.2.2 · Fig. 1a