Open AccessTrimetallic Metal‐Organic Framework Nanoframe Superstructures: A Stress‐Buffering Architecture Engineering of Anode Material toward Boosted Lithium Storage Performance
Author(s) -
Lin Jia,
Xu Chao,
Lu Man,
Lin Xiaoming,
Ali Zeeshan,
Zeng Chenghui,
Xu Xuan,
Luo Yifan
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
energy and environmental materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2575-0356
DOI - 10.1002/eem2.12284
Subject(s) - anode , materials science , electrochemistry , lithium (medication) , metal organic framework , metal , redox , adsorption , nanotechnology , electrode , chemical engineering , chemistry , metallurgy , organic chemistry , medicine , engineering , endocrinology
Metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) can serve as prevailing anodes for lithium‐ion batteries, due to their multiple redox‐active sites and prominent structural compatibility. However, the poor electronic conductivity and inferior cyclability hinder their further implementation. Herein, a synthetic methodology for trimetallic Fe‐Co‐Ni MOFs with nanoframe superstructures architecture (Fe‐Co‐Ni NFSs) via structural evolution is proposed for versatile anode materials for lithium storage. Ascribed to optimal compositional and structural optimization, the Fe‐Co‐Ni NFSs achieve exceptional electrochemical performance with superior specific capacity (1030 mAh g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 ), outstanding rate capacity (414 mAh g −1 at 2 A g −1 ), and prolonged cyclability (489 mAh g −1 upon 1000 cycles at 1 A g −1 ). Both experimental and theoretical investigations reveal that the multi‐component metal centers could boost electronic conductivity, confer multiple active sites, and energetically favor Li adsorption capability. Additionally, the nanoframe superstructures of Fe‐Co‐Ni NFSs could facilitate stress‐buffering effect on volumetric expansion and prevent electrode pulverization, further improving the lithium storage capability. This work envisions a meticulous protocol for high‐performance MOF anode materials for lithium‐ion batteries.