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Metal–Organic Frameworks as Metal Ion Precursors for the Synthesis of Nanocomposites for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Author(s) -
Li Hongfeng,
Wu Peng,
Xiao Yawen,
Shao Meng,
Shen Yu,
Fan Yun,
Chen Huanhuan,
Xie Ruijie,
Zhang Wenlei,
Li Sheng,
Wu Jiansheng,
Fu Yu,
Zheng Bing,
Zhang Weina,
Huo Fengwei
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201915279
Subject(s) - nanocomposite , materials science , nanotechnology , metal organic framework , lithium (medication) , nucleation , metal , chemistry , adsorption , organic chemistry , medicine , endocrinology , metallurgy
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials with fascinating properties. Their widespread applications are sometimes hindered by the intrinsic instability of frameworks. However, this instability of MOFs can also be exploited for useful purposes. Herein, we report the use of MOFs as metal ion precursors for constructing functional nanocomposites by utilizing the instability of MOFs. The heterogeneous growth process of nanostructures on substrates involves the release of metal ions, nucleation on substrates, and formation of a covering structure. Specifically, the synthesized CoS with carbon nanotubes as substrates display enhanced performance in a lithium‐ion battery. Such strategy not only presents a new way for exploiting the instability of MOFs but also supplies a prospect for designing versatile functional nanocomposites.