Cu3(1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate)2 metal-organic framework: A promising anode material for lithium-ion battery

Sandipan Maiti, Atin Pramanik, Unnikrishnan Manju, Sourindra Mahanty

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Abstract

Versatility and diversity in the nature of bonding between metal ions and polyfunctional organic molecules render metal organic frameworks (MOFs) as interesting materials for a variety of applications. In this work, we have examined the electrochemical properties of solvothermally synthesized Cu-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate MOF as a novel anode material for lithium-ion battery (LIB). At a current density of 96 mAg-1, reversible capacity of 740 mAhg-1 is achieved, the highest ever reported for a MOF. Even at a high current density of 383 mAg-1, specific capacity of 474 mAhg-1 is observed with no apparent fading up to 50 cycles. Ex-situ studies on the electrode material in the charged and discharged state by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transformed infra-red spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy suggest that Li storage in Cu3(BTC)2 MOF might not be fully explained by the conventional conversion mechanism that involves reduction into corresponding metal and subsequent oxidation. Rather, redox participation of the organic moiety is indicated. The present results would help in designing new MOFs for LIB applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)353-359
Number of pages7
JournalMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials
Volume226
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 May 2016
Externally publishedYes

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Funding

The authors thank Director, CSIR-CGCRI for kind permission to publish this work. The authors wish to thank Ms Kajari Das Gupta, CSIR-CGCRI for TEM imaging. Financial support from CSIR via TAPSUN NWP0056 project is gratefully acknowledged.

FundersFunder number
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, IndiaNWP0056

    Keywords

    • Cu-1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate
    • Lithium-ion battery
    • Metal organic framework (MOF)

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